Edexcel IAL CP7: Observing plants

What should be used to absorb any excess water from the specimen?

• Cotton swab

• Sponge

• Paper towel

• Tissue paper

What should be used to add 2-3 drops of the stain to the specimen?

• Dropper

• Funnel

• Syringe

• Pipette

What should be used to draw clear, unfeathered lines when producing biological drawings?

• Marker

• Pen

• Crayon

• Pencil

What should be used to focus the image further under the light microscope?

• Stage

• Revolving nosepiece

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Fine adjustment knob

What should be used to identify the different plant tissues in the stem?

• Diagram

• Graph

• Table

• Figure

What should be used to make observations, draw and label plan diagrams of transverse sections of roots, stems and leaves?

• Electron microscope

• Telescope

• Binoculars

• Light microscope

What should be used to minimise contact with stem, root, and leaf to avoid allergic reactions?

• Wear gloves

• Use sanitizer

• Wash hands

• Avoid touching