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Cheek Cell Lab Biology Worksheets

Name __________________

Date ______________

Class_________

Cheek Cell Lab

Power __________

Total Magnification __________

AFTER you have completed the rest of this lab come back to this cover page

DRAW & LABEL A CHEEK CELL WITH ALL THE PARTS / ORGANELLES YOU OBSERVE UNDER 40X.

Purpose

: To observe and identify major animal cell structures and to relate the structure

of the cell to its function.

Materials

toothpick

iodine stain

slide & cover slip

your cheek cell(s)

Procedure

1. Use the blunt end of the toothpick to (gently) rub the back inside of your cheek

2. Put a drop of iodine stain on the slide & smear the end of the toothpick around in the

drop to release the cells

3. Carefully place a coverslip to avoid air bubbles

4. Observe your slide under 4X power - draw what you see - identify & label cell parts -

write a brief description of your observations & magnification next to each drawing.

5. Observe your slide under 10X power - draw what you see - identify & label cell parts -

write a brief description of your observations & magnification next to each drawing.

6. Observe your slide under 40X power - draw what you see - identify & label cell parts -

write a brief description of your observations & magnification next to each drawing.

Research Biology

Cheek Cell Lab

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Cheek Cell Lab Biology Worksheets