1) Microscope slides and coverglass are used in many parts of the lab while knowledge of how these items are made and the technical properties they have is limited. 2) By not understanding the ...

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There are two major methods used to determine the resolution of an objective lens and, in effect, of the microscope itself. A mirror slide with an appropriately mounted cover slip can be imaged ...

Pop a cover slip on the slide and then put the slide onto the microscope. Take a look! Check out that strong cell wall structure. It's solid so that it keeps a plant's shape and structure.