Question

video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfasyfdbqzu (2:30) describe below the 4 steps to making a wet mount slide for the microscope 1) 2) 3) 4)

Explanation:

1. Place a drop of liquid (e.g., water, saline) on a clean microscope slide. This provides a medium for the specimen.
2. Place the specimen in the drop of liquid. It could be a thin - sliced plant part, a few cells, etc.
3. Hold a coverslip at an angle and slowly lower it over the drop and specimen. This helps to minimize air bubbles.
4. If needed, add a drop of stain to the edge of the coverslip and draw it under with a piece of paper towel to stain the specimen for better visualization.

Answer:

1. Place a drop of liquid on a clean slide.
2. Put the specimen in the liquid drop.
3. Slowly lower a coverslip at an angle.
4. Add stain if necessary.