Asked by Walter Rutherford on Jun 11, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT a step in preparing a wet-mount?
A) Place the specimen on the slide and add a small drop of water to it.
B) Use the coarse adjustment knob to move the objective lens as close to the specimen as possible without touching the slide.
C) Do not use a coverslip with a wet-mount preparation.
D) Using tweezers or your fingers, touch the water stain with the edge of the coverslip.
Wet-Mount
A simple microscopic slide preparation technique where a drop of liquid sample is placed between a slide and a cover slip.
Coarse Adjustment Knob
Part of a microscope used for making the initial, rough focusing of the lens on the specimen.
Coverslip
A thin piece of glass or plastic placed over specimens on a microscope slide, holding the specimen in place and providing a clear viewing surface.
- Demonstrate proper steps for preparing and viewing a specimen under a microscope.
- Recognize the importance of using a coverslip in wet-mount preparation.
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Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate proper steps for preparing and viewing a specimen under a microscope.
- Recognize the importance of using a coverslip in wet-mount preparation.
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