Question

6. Differentiate between temporary and permanent
slides
Long-answer questions​

Answer 1

Permanent slide

Temporary Slide

1. A permanent slide can be stored and can be viewed at years later.

1. Temporary slide cannot be stored for future use.

2. In permanent slide the organisms is killed and attached them to the slide.

2. Temporary slide contains living cells or organisms.

3. Mounting is done permanently usually by glue or formaldehyde.

3. Temporary wet mounting takes place.

4. The slide cover is usually permanently fixed onto the slide.

4. It also does not have a permanent slide cover.

Answer 2

Answer:

Permanent slides: these can be stored for a long time, provided that they were properly made. The specimens have to be properly conserved and cut into thin sections before they are mounted on the slide. Most permanent slides use a mounting medium which turns solid. ... In most cases the slides use a liquid mounting