Questions and Answers
What should the introduction section include?
A review of the literature on the topic.
What are the objectives of this experiment? (Select all that apply)
To secure the lens, tape the _____ to the back of the cellphone.
bobby pin
You should use an old face shield for your presentation slides.
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What is a necessary tool mentioned for building the DIY microscope?
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Study Notes
Cell Microscopy Overview
- Experiment aims to explore microscopy techniques and the identification of cellular structures.
- Importance of reviewing existing literature to understand previous work on microscopy and cellular studies.
Objectives of the Experiment
- Demonstrate laboratory practices and biological techniques including staining and slide preparation.
- Identify major organelles in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
- Understand how specific stains interact with different cellular structures.
Methodology
- DIY microscopy involves using an old toy laser lens combined with a smartphone camera for observation.
- Steps to create a homemade microscope:
- Remove the small lens from the toy.
- Secure the lens atop the camera using a bobby pin taped to the phone.
- Use old face shield or clear plastic as slides for presentation.
- Prepare a workspace for placing the slide and begin observations.
Results and Observations
- Images captured during the experiment illustrate the cellular structures studied (specific images referenced, not included here).
Discussion
- Reflect on findings, analyze the effectiveness of the DIY microscope, and discuss implications for understanding cell biology.
Conclusion
- Summarize the results and significance of the conducted experiment in the context of cellular microscopy.
References
- Not provided in the text.
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Description
This quiz explores various microscopy techniques for identifying cellular structures and understanding the importance of literature in these studies. Participants will be tested on their knowledge of laboratory practices, major organelles in cells, and the steps to create a DIY microscope using basic materials.
