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The smear will not adhere well if there is grease on the slide.

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13y ago

This presence can cause bacteria to adhere to the grease or dirt that is on the slide, and when heat fixing occurs the smear will not set properly. A great deal of the smear will then be washed away during the staining process.

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because it will add extra chemicals and other things to disrupt the quantity of the slide

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Dirty microscope slides are a sign of poor preparation because slides can easily be washed off before placing the specimen. Dirty slides will also affect how much light can filter through.

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To clean a smear from a microscopic slide, you can use rubbing alcohol. You may also use distilled water and a soft cloth.

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Yes, because the grease or dirt will cause the bacteria to adhere to it and when heat fixated, the smear will not set properly, causing it to be washed away during the staining process.

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It will prevent specimen from fixing to the slide

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