Prepare and examine a plant cell using a light microscope (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Plant tissue examined in this microscope practical
Plant tissue examined in this microscope practical
Epidermis
Angle for placing coverslip on slide
Angle for placing coverslip on slide
Purpose of angled coverslip placement
Purpose of angled coverslip placement
Prevents air bubbles forming
Stain used for stained plant cell preparation
Stain used for stained plant cell preparation
Iodine
What epidermis pieces are placed into
What epidermis pieces are placed into
Water
Tool supporting coverslip during lowering
Tool supporting coverslip during lowering
Mounted needle
Source of plant cells in this experiment
Source of plant cells in this experiment
Onion
First step in the procedure
First step in the procedure
Set up the microscope
How iodine is applied to the slide
How iodine is applied to the slide
Using a dropper
Initial position of coverslip before lowering
Initial position of coverslip before lowering
At edge of water at angle to slide