2. Complete Activity 2.2 (Page 17). Take a few drops of water from a pond. Spread on a glass slide and observe through a microscope.
Answer: The above activity can be carried out as follows:
Aim: To observe thedrop of water under the microscope and make the necessary conclusions.
Materials Required: Pond water, glass slide, microscope.
Procedure:
(i) Place a few drops of pond water and spread them on the glass slide.
(ii) Observe the drops through a microscope and make the necessary conclusions.
Observations:
You will observe microorganisms such as green algae under the microscope.
Conclusions:
We conclude that microorganisms such as green algae is present in pond water.
“Take a few drops of water from a pond. Spread on a glass slide and observe through a microscope.” – Solved.
Related Links:
Solution to Extended Learning Problem 1
Solution to Extended Learning Problem 2
Solution to Extended Learning Problem 3
Solution to Extended Learning Problem 4
Solution to Activity 2.1
Solution to Activity 2.3
Solution to Activity 2.4
Solution to Activity 2.5
Solutions to Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friend and Foe
