Prepare and examine an animal cell using a light microscope (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Stain used for animal cell examination
Stain used for animal cell examination
Methylene blue stain
Sample source for animal cell preparation
Sample source for animal cell preparation
Inside of cheek
Purpose of water in unstained cell prep
Purpose of water in unstained cell prep
Prevents it from drying out
Angle for applying coverslip
Angle for applying coverslip
Why apply coverslip at angle
Why apply coverslip at angle
Prevents air bubbles forming
Tool used to support coverslip lowering
Tool used to support coverslip lowering
Mounted needle
Solution added to stained cell sample
Solution added to stained cell sample
Methylene blue solution
Liquid added to unstained cell sample
Liquid added to unstained cell sample
Water
Where coverslip edge is initially placed
Where coverslip edge is initially placed
At edge of water