Cheek cells under microscope

Human Cheek Cells 400x

Purpose The purpose of this lab is to learn how to prepare a wet mound, to learn proper staining techniques and to examine human cheek cells and onion skin cells. Hypothesis It is predicted that all cells, no matter if it be plant or animal, will be amalgamated in large groups. Also that most of

Human Cheek Cell (wet mount under phase contrast)

Cheek cells are composed of squamous epithelial cells. These structures divide every 24 hours and are constantly shed. Since they shed so easily, they are used for observation by biologists. They are stained with methylene blue for observation under the microscope as it stains the nucleus. Stained with Methylene Blue. Picture taken on LM-52-1706 Monocular Microscope. #worldunderlynxmicroscope #worldunderthemicroscope #microscope #microscopes #microscopephotography #microscopeview

One of the most exciting parts of teaching middle school life science is the work you can do with microscopes! The human cheek cell lab is a fun and interactive lab that gives students the opportunity to observe their own cells under the microscope and provides an excellent example of an animal-like cell! But, if you are short on equipment or concerned about safety protocols, you can check out this awesome video! Share it in the classroom, with your students for a virtual lab experience!

Cheek cell under microscope

Human Cheek Cell (methylene blue stained wet mount)

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