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Used to enlarge an image.

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Compound Light Microscope (LM)

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Graduated Cylinder

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Used to measure the volume of liquids.

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Microscope Slide

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Supports an item being examined under the microscope.

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Cover Slip

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Covers specimens on a slide.

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Test Tube Brush

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Used to clean test tubes.

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Beaker

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Used to hold liquids while they are being stirred or heated.

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Forceps

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Used to hold or lift specimens.

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Magnifying Glass

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Enlarges the image of an object.

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Funnel

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Assists in transferring liquids to containers with smaller openings.

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Parafilm Wax

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Used to seal petri dishes.

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Test Tubes

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Holds liquids for observations or testing.

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Safety Googles

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Protects the eyes from damaging substances.

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Eyedropper

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Used to transfer small amounts of liquids.

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Test Tube Rack

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Holds test tubes during oservation or testing.

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Erlynmer Flask

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Used to tore solutions.

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Pipette

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Used for exact measurements of liquid.

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Petri dish

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A plate used to culture microorganisms.

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Incubator

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Heating chamber typically used to grow bacteria.

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Test Tube Holder

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Holds test tubes while heating.

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Hot plate

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Heat source

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Rubber Stopper

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Used to cap flasks containing liquids.

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Thermometer

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Used to measure temperature

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Scalpel

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Used for cutting specimens being dissected.

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Weighing Boat

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Used to hold items being weighed on an electronic balance.

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Stirring Rod

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Used to stir liquids.

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Dissecting Pins

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Used to hold specimens in place.

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Electronic Balance

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Used for weighing substances.

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China Marker

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Used to write on glassware.

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Dissecting Pan

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Holds specimens being dissected.

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Mortar and Pestle

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Used to grind solids into powders.

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