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BOT 102 BOT 102 Review Objective Question

Question

When preparing a temporary wet mount slide, what is the correct step to avoid trapping air bubbles when adding the coverslip?
Options
A Drop the coverslip flat onto the specimen.
B Lower the coverslip at an angle, using a mounted needle to guide it down slowly.
Correct Answer
C Heat the coverslip before placing it.
D Place the coverslip directly on the specimen without any liquid.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The correct procedure is to 'Lower a coverslip onto the preparation at an angle, using a mounted needle to guide it down slowly, to avoid trapping air bubbles.'

Hint

Think about how to displace air gradually rather than trapping it all at once.

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