Which of the following steps is appropriate for preparing a wet mount slide?
(Select all that apply.)
Lower the coverslip onto the slide quickly in order to trap air bubbles near the specimen.
Remove excess water from the slide with a paper towel.
Place the specimen at the center of the slide.
Add drops of water around the coverslip with an eyedropper.
The last two?
Yes, the appropriate steps for preparing a wet mount slide include:
1. Place the specimen at the center of the slide: This step ensures that the specimen is properly positioned for observation.
2. Add drops of water around the coverslip with an eyedropper: Adding water around the coverslip creates a wet environment and helps prevent the specimen from drying out during observation.
So, in this case, the last two options, "Place the specimen at the center of the slide" and "Add drops of water around the coverslip with an eyedropper," are the correct steps for preparing a wet mount slide.
Yes, you are correct. The appropriate steps for preparing a wet mount slide are:
1. Place the specimen at the center of the slide.
2. Add drops of water around the coverslip with an eyedropper.
Lowering the coverslip quickly may actually trap air bubbles, so you should avoid doing that. And removing excess water with a paper towel is not necessary for the preparation of a wet mount slide.