Cells Under The Microscope PDF
Cells Under The Microscope PDF
Cells Under The Microscope PDF
July 2019
PAPER
Legazpi City Science High School
Prepared by
Arnel Anthony Fermin Atiaza
Angela Valenzuela
STEM 12 Democritus
Legazpi City Science High School July 2019
Angela Valenzuela
ABSTRACT
Three different cell samples, namely, the epidermis of the
the cheek cell, were examined under the microscope during the
were removed from the underside of the leaf while the cheek
cell sample was scraped from the inside of the cell. After
samples from the plant cell were different from the cell
noticed the black spots that were the guard cells of the leaf
and the apparent cell wall. The elodea leaf cell sample, after
parallel dark green lines and small, light green circles were
INTRODUCTION
The scientific paper written about the experiment entitled, “Cells Under the Microscope”, consists of the
methods, results and discussion of the experiment done between the three cell samples. Cells are the
smallest unit capable of performing life functions. It is impossible to see a cell with the naked eye that is why
different equipment are made to cater this need. In the experiment, two microscopes were used. The
compound light microscope uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify images of small objects. The
digital microscope uses optics and a digital camera to output an image to a monitor. Three cell samples
were identified before the experiment to be examined. The epidermis of the santan leaf, elodea leaf and
the cell from the cheek. The samples were too little to be examined so the students used the two
microscopes to observe and perform the experiment. The digital microscope gave a better picture of each
of the sample than the compound light microscope. The experiment done with the three different cell
samples aims to identify cell parts of each cell sample; epidermis of santan leaf, elodea leaf and the cheek
cell. After thorough examination of the cells, the cells parts identified on each cell sample will be identified
and compared to the other cell parts. The experiment was done as the students were not familiar with the
specific structure each cell sample contain. The results of the experiment will be interpreted and analyzed
Tissue 4. Using the scalpel from the dissecting kit, carefully get the
Dropper 5. Place the epidermis sample on the glass slide and slowly place the
Cover Slips 6. When the sample is ready, place it on the stage of the compound
11. Cover the sample slowly with the cover slip and observe it first under the compound light microscope
13. The last sample, cheek cell, should be extracted using a toothpick.
14. Carefully scrape the skin above in the inside of the mouth. The sample should be a thin white film of skin.
15. Place the sample on the glass slide and add a few drops of povidone-iodine to stain the sample using
the dropper.
16. Slowly place the cover slip to avoid formation of bubbles in between the cover slip and sample.
17. Observe the sample under the compound light microscope then next using the digital microscope.
18. Record observations and compare data gathered from the examination.
DATA/DETAIL RECORDED
DISCUSSION/INTERPRETATION
Using the data gathered from observing and examining the cell samples under both the
compound light microscope and digital microscope, the students found significant
differences between the three cell samples. On the first sample containing the epidermis of
the santan leaf, special features like the guard cells and vacuoles were observed. The
guard cells regulate the rate of transpiration by opening and closing the stomata. The
vacuoles, which were present only in plant cells, store water for the leaves. In light, guard
cells take up water by osmosis and become turgid. Because their inner walls are rigid they
are pulled apart, opening the pore. For the second sample which was the leaf of the
elodea plant, The cells were visible having rectangular shapes because of the cell wall.
The numerous small, green circles surrounding the cells are the chloroplasts. Chloroplasts
are the food producers of the cell. The organelles are only found in plant cells and some
protists such as algae. For the last sample which was the cheek cell, only the nucleus and
the cytoplasm was observed. The large, dark spot was the nucleus. The cytoplasm covers
most of the space inside the cell.