Answer the following questions in relation to obtaining and staining a sample of plant cells and viewing them under the microscope - Leaving Cert Biology - Question 7(b) - 2016
Question 7(b)
Answer the following questions in relation to obtaining and staining a sample of plant cells and viewing them under the microscope.
(i) From what plant did you obta... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Answer the following questions in relation to obtaining and staining a sample of plant cells and viewing them under the microscope - Leaving Cert Biology - Question 7(b) - 2016
Step 1
From what plant did you obtain the cells?
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The cells were obtained from an onion.
Step 2
How did you prepare the slide of the plant cell sample for examination?
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A thin piece of tissue was cut from the onion, placed in a small amount of water on a glass slide, and a coverslip was added gently to avoid air bubbles.
Step 3
What stain did you use on the cells?
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The stain used was iodine.
Step 4
How did you apply the stain?
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The stain was applied using a dropper, allowing it to cover the tissue without overflowing.
Step 5
Which objective lens should you begin with when using the microscope?
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You should begin with the low power objective lens.
Step 6
Give one cell structure that you observed that indicated that the cells were plant cells.
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One structure observed was the cell wall.
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