Using a microtome, cut a thin slice of your selected specimen such as an onion, and carefully set it on your slide. Then follow the instructions for a dry or wet mount.

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Slide Preparation: Microscope slides should always be prepared with a cover slip or cover glass over the specimen. This will help protect the objective lenses if they touch the slide.

The stain should completely cover the specimen on the slide. If it does not, add another drop of stain to the edge of the cover slip. Remove the piece of paper towel and place the slide on the microscope …

View the slide under high power. If you can, compare your hair to that of family members, classmates, or even pets (either by preparing slides of their hair or viewing slides they have prepared themselves).

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