Stages Of Making An Onion Epidermis Slide

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Cut the onion with a scalpel

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Peel a thin, transparent layer of epidermal cells from the inside of an onion with forceps

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Plant cells on a microscope slide

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Add drop of water on to iodine

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Lower a cover slip onto the onion cells using forceps or a mounted needle. This needs to be done gently to prevent trapping air bubbles

Question 6

Step 6 (Last)

Answer 6

View the prepared slide at low power using a microscope