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Experiment f4 Cell

This experiment aims to observe and compare the structures of plant and animal cells. The procedure involves preparing slides of onion epidermal cells and human cheek cells. Onion cells are stained with iodine solution, revealing the presence of starch grains. Cheek cells are stained with methylene blue, allowing better visibility. Key differences observed are that onion cells contain a cell wall and chloroplasts, while cheek cells do not and have a nucleus. The conclusion is that plant and animal cells have distinct structures that reflect their different functions.

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Experiment f4 Cell

This experiment aims to observe and compare the structures of plant and animal cells. The procedure involves preparing slides of onion epidermal cells and human cheek cells. Onion cells are stained with iodine solution, revealing the presence of starch grains. Cheek cells are stained with methylene blue, allowing better visibility. Key differences observed are that onion cells contain a cell wall and chloroplasts, while cheek cells do not and have a nucleus. The conclusion is that plant and animal cells have distinct structures that reflect their different functions.

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EXPERIMENT 2.

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STRUCTURES OF ANIMAL CELLS AND PLANT CELLS
Aim

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Problem statement
cells?

: what are the structures of animal cells and plant

Materials

: onion, iodine solution, distilled water, methylene blue solution,


toothpick and filter paper
Apparatus : slides, cover slips, scalpel, forceps, dropper, mounting needle and
light microscope.

Procedure :
1. Prepare a slide of epidermal cells from an onion using the following steps.
a) Use a scalpel to cut a piece of onion scale measuring 1 cm x 1 cm.
b) Use a pair of forceps to strip the epidermis layer.
c) Mount it on a slide with a drop of water.
d) Cover the slide with a cover slip and observe it under a light microscope.
2. Put a drop of Iodine solution on one side of the cover slip. Put a piece of
filter paper at the opposite side of the cover slip to draw the iodine solution
in to stain the cells,
3. Observe the slide again under a light microscope.
4. Draw and label your observation
5. Prepare another slide of animal cell, scrape the inside of the cheek with a
clean toothpick and mount it on a slide with a drop of methylene blue
solution.
6. Draw and label your observation through a microscope.
Observation:

epidermal cells of an onion

Cheek cells

Discussion :
1. What is the effect of iodine solution on the epidermal cells of an onion ?
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2. What is the function of methylene blue solution in the preparation of the
cheek cells slide?
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3. If iodine solution is used to stain cheek cells, what will be observed? Give
your reason
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4. Based on your observations, state the differences between the epidermal
cells of an onion and the cheek cells.
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Conclusion :
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