Laboratory Activity 2 Cell
Laboratory Activity 2 Cell
Laboratory Activity 2 Cell
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THE CELL
Overview
The cell is the basic unit of a living organism. The cell is known as the body’s building blocks.
However, unlike the building blocks of a house, cells are too small to see individually. Even the
tiniest dot you can make with a pen is much bigger than the biggest of your body’s cell. Your
body is made up of millions and millions of cells.
Objectives
After completing this worksheet, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the basic structure, location, functions and parts of the cell.
2. Describe the phases of cell division
3. Explain the cell membrane transport mechanisms
4. Identify cell structures through microscopic examination
Materials Needed
1. Compound microscope
2. Histologic sections of cells
3. Colored pencils
4. Ammonia or Cologne or any substance with strong odor
5. 3 petri dishes
6. Teaspoon
7. Granulated sugar
8. Ink/Potassium Permanganate Crystals
9. Cold and hot water
10. Medicine Dropper
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4.1 Identify the phases of mitosis. Write your answer in the space provided
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b. Give an example where the above mechanism (diffusion of gases) can be found in
the human body.____________________________________________________
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Figure 7 Microscopic Fields (a-c) containing red blood cells that shows
direction of net osmosis by means of arrows
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