Question

List four precautions which a student should observe while preparing a
temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata in his school laboratory.

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Answer 1

Answer:

1. Try to prevent air bubbles under the coverslip...this will difficulty in observation.
2. Always put glycerin before safranin as glycerin is viscous and will hold safranin but safranin isn't viscous.
3. Don't let the leaf dry as it may cause cell shrinking.
4. Don't let water leak out of the coverslip as it may damage or dirty the microscope.

Answer 2

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List four precautions which a student should observe while preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata in his school laboratory.

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The four precautions are:

1. The peel should be taken from a freshly plucked leaf.

2. Leaf peel should not be overstrained.

3. The slide should be clean and dry.

4. Place the coverslip gently, avoiding any air bubbles.