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Actually, they are transparent. It's some kinds of hystological dyes that give certain types of membranes and especially chromosomes a purple or pink colour so that they can be easily seen.

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How will describe onion cell under the compound light microscope?

Under a compound light microscope, an onion cell will appear as a rectangular shape with a distinct cell wall and nucleus. The cell cytoplasm will be visible, with small structures such as vacuoles dispersed throughout. The onion cell may also have a clear membrane visible around the cell wall.


How do cells of the onion specimen appear under the microscope?

Cells of an onion specimen appear rectangular or square in shape, with distinct cell walls forming the outer boundary. These cells also contain a large central vacuole that may appear as a clear, empty space in the center of the cell under the microscope. The cells are tightly packed together in a regular pattern, creating a characteristic appearance when viewed at high magnification.


What is the shape and color of the onion cell?

When observing an onion cell under the microscope, it appear to be long an oval in shape. Staining the cell will make the chromosomes attain a deep purple color.


What part of the microscope will you adjust if the onion cell you are observing under the HOP is not clear?

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What is the hypothesis of onion cell?

The hypothesis of observing onion cells under a microscope could be that the onion cells will have a distinct rectangular shape and contain a visible nucleus.


What color is the cytoplasm of an onion cell?

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How do you think the response of an animal cell would be different from the response of the onion cells?

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Does an onion has any cell on its body?

Yes, Onion has cell on its body


Which part of the microscope will you adjust if the onion cell you are observing under the HPO is not clear?

You should adjust the fine focus knob to sharpen the image when viewing the onion cell under high-power objective (HPO) on a microscope. Rotate the knob gently to focus the specimen until the image appears clear.


What details can be observed when an onion slide is placed under a microscope?

When an onion slide is placed under a microscope, you can observe the cell structure, cell walls, cell membranes, and possibly the nucleus of the onion cells. The cells will appear as small, rectangular shapes with distinct boundaries. Additionally, you may see any organelles present within the cells.


Does an onion cell have membrane?

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