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When the elodea leaf is placed in a drop of distilled water the location of its plasma membrane?
When an Elodea leaf is placed in a drop of distilled water, the plasma membrane can be observed as a thin line just inside the cell wall. The cell wall provides structural support, while the plasma membrane regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell. In a hypotonic environment like distilled water, water enters the cell, causing it to swell and the plasma membrane to press against the cell wall. This can make the plasma membrane more visually distinct under a microscope.
Why is it beneficial to make sure your elodea leaf stays flat on a slide?
Keeping your elodea leaf flat on a slide is crucial for obtaining clear and accurate observations under a microscope. A flat leaf allows for even light penetration and minimizes distortion, enhancing the visibility of cellular structures. This positioning also ensures that more cells are in focus simultaneously, making it easier to study the leaf’s anatomy and any biological processes occurring within it.
Why you use the elodea leaf instead of other tree leaves?
Elodea leaf cells are commonly used in biology experiments because they are easy to source, have a simple cell structure that is easy to observe, and they release oxygen bubbles during photosynthesis, making it easy to monitor their activity under a microscope. Other tree leaves may have more complex structures that could make observations more challenging.
Why don't you have to stain the elodea leaf cell?
The reason for this is that many cells have organelles that are very hard to see under a microscope, staining these cells allows you to more easily see these organelles. In the case of an Elodea, the invisble organelles is the central vacuole.
How do leaf cells obtain their water supply?
the roots make the water flow up from the ground through the xylem.
What would happen to the cells of an elodea leaf when placed in salt water?
it would make a fart noise and die ha ha
Why would an oak leaf not make a good specimen for a wet mount?
An oak leaf may not make a good specimen for a wet mount because its thickness and size can make it difficult to observe the cellular structures clearly. Additionally, the leaf may release tannins or other chemicals that could interfere with the observation. It is better to choose thinner and smaller specimens for wet mounts.
Why is it beneficial to make sure your elodea leaf stays flat on a slide?
Keeping your elodea leaf flat on a slide is crucial for obtaining clear and accurate observations under a microscope. A flat leaf allows for even light penetration and minimizes distortion, enhancing the visibility of cellular structures. This positioning also ensures that more cells are in focus simultaneously, making it easier to study the leaf’s anatomy and any biological processes occurring within it.
Does elodea make its own food?
Yes
How much water makes water?
the same mount of water you use to make the water
Why you use the elodea leaf instead of other tree leaves?
Elodea leaf cells are commonly used in biology experiments because they are easy to source, have a simple cell structure that is easy to observe, and they release oxygen bubbles during photosynthesis, making it easy to monitor their activity under a microscope. Other tree leaves may have more complex structures that could make observations more challenging.
What happens when green leaf is boiled in water?
it will make holes
Why do you need to add elodea to a snail aquarium?
Elodea grows quickly which means it can use lots of nitrates in the water. Nitrates are the main reason why you need to change your aquarium water from time to time. Once they have grown to a good size you just take them (and the nitrates) out of the tank. Elodea is illegal to own in some places (like NSW, Australia) because it's fast growth make it a weed in natural waterways.
How can you temporarily give your fish oxygen?
You can either put water plants in the water or buy those artificial oxygen balls put preferably get a water plant like elodea moss that would make great plants
Why would a large sprig of Elodea and a snail sealed in a tank survive for several weeks on a sunny window sill?
Yes, a large sprig of Elodea and a snail sealed in a tank will survive for several weeks on a sunny window sill. Just make there is plenty of water and food for the snail.
Why don't you have to stain the elodea leaf cell?
The reason for this is that many cells have organelles that are very hard to see under a microscope, staining these cells allows you to more easily see these organelles. In the case of an Elodea, the invisble organelles is the central vacuole.
What two things are taken in by the leaf?
water and food wouldn't it be water and sunlight to make food ? AKA Photosynthesis
