Tools for measurement
Microscope Skills
Additional laboratory techniques
Dissection equipment
Laboratory safety
100
This tool is used to determine the length of an object.
What is a metric ruler
100
This tool uses a lens or a combination of lenses to make an object easier to see.
What is a microscope
100
This can be used to make a cell structure more visible.
What is a stain
100
This resembles a cake pan but has a waxy or a rubber-like substance in the bottom.
What is a dissecting pan
100
These should be worn whenever a lab calls for the use of chemicals, preserved specimens, or dissection.
What are goggles
200
This tool is used to measure a liquid's volume.
What is a graduated cylinder
200
This is the ability of a microscope to make an object appear larger.
What is magnification
200
This substance changes colors when it contacts certain chemicals.
What is an indicator
200
This is a sharp instrument used to slice open the specimen so that the internal parts can be observed.
What is a scalpel
200
when you are heating a test tube which way should you slant the test tube?
away from you and others
300
This tool has a single pan and three bars that are calibrated in grams.
What is a triple-beam balance.
300
These are the two types of microscopes.
What is a compound microscope and a stereoscope.
300
This is a technique used for separating mixtures of molecules
What is chromatography.
300
These are large "T" shaped pins used to anchor the specimen during the dissection.
What are dissecting pins
300
What should you keep away from laboratory equipment, chemicals, and sources of heat and fire?
hair and loose clothing.
400
This tool measures mass automatically.
What is an electronic balance.
400
This is the lens located closest to the specimen.
What is an objective lens.
400
This is a guide that compares pairs of observable traits to help the user identify an organism.
What is a dichotomous key
400
These are used for cutting open the specimen and to remove parts.
What are scissors
400
if a beaker is cracked what is the first thing a student should do?
report the crack to the teacher.
500
In the biology laboratory, temperature is often measured in this degrees
What is celsius
500
This is the only focus you should use with high power.
What is fine adjustment
500
This allows scientists to separate mixture of large molecules according to size.
What is gel electrophoresis
500
This is used to move structures around while they are still intact.
What is a probe
500
what shouldn't you do to a test tube when you are heating it?
close it with a stopper.
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