lab 1 quiz

Each of the following steps are necessary in preparing and observing a wet mount. Place the steps in the correct order.

1. obtain a clean slide and cover slip. 2. Using a transfer pipette, obtain a drop of specimen and place onto the center of the slide. 3. Observe preparation under the 10X objective lens. 4. Carefully place the cover slip over the drop of specimen. 4. Observe preparation under the 40X objective lens.

homework that was due on the day of an excused absence is then due within

24 hours of the missed lab.

Which of the following would be considered a violation of the University's Academic Integrity Policy?

All of them

The Principles of Biology Lab Policy on Collaboration states that

All students must participate in setting up and running experiments and lab activities

Ideally, if the sample to be viewed with a compound light microscope is a solid substance, then the specimen should be places on the slide before any liquids, including stains, are dripped onto it.

False

Which of the following statements about glass slide usage are accurate?

Glass slides should be kept re-used. Plastic cover slips should be discarded after use. Glass slides should be cleaned between specimens.

Indicate which of the following should be done to properly clean and store the microscope.

Light dimmer on lowest setting Stage lowered Lowest power objective in place Lenses cleaned with lens paper

If you know about an upcoming absence, then you must notify your instructor and make arrangements with them at least a week before you expect to miss class in order for your absence to be considered excused.

True

When you want to view a specimen with a compound light microscope using the 40X objective lens you should

always start with the 4x objective to center your specimen and work your way up, focusing each objective and moving on

Which of the following items will you need to make a wet mount?

transfer pipette clean slide tweezers cover slip