BISC110/F13: Series 1 Lab 3 Tetrahymena Investigation: Difference between revisions

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== Laboratory Cleanup ==
== Laboratory Cleanup ==
#Place used microcentrifuge tubes and tips that contain gluteraldehyde WITH GLYCINE in autoclave bags taped above your bench.   
#Place used microcentrifuge tubes and tips that do not contain gluteraldehyde in autoclave bags taped above your bench.   
#'''Any microcentrifuge tubes containing glutaraldehyde WITHOUT GLYCINE should be disposed of in the hood.'''
#'''Any microcentrifuge tubes or glass slides containing glutaraldehyde should be disposed of in the hood.'''
#Put all used microscope slides and cover slips in the glass disposal box.  
#Put all used microscope slides and cover slips in the glass disposal box.  
#Proper storage of your microscope: Clean the objective lenses of your microscope, beginning with the lowest power (4x) and proceeding to the highest. Use lens tissue (NOT Kimwipes®). Make sure that there there is NO oil on any lens. Rotate the 4x objective lens into the locked viewing position. The binocular head must be rotated into the storage position, to protect the ocular lenses from damage.  Loosen the setscrew on the right, rotate the head 180°, then retighten the screw.  Turn off the microscope light. Return the microscope to the cabinet.
#Proper storage of your microscope: Clean the objective lenses of your microscope, beginning with the lowest power (4x) and proceeding to the highest. Use lens tissue (NOT Kimwipes®). Make sure that there there is NO oil on any lens. Rotate the 4x objective lens into the locked viewing position. The binocular head must be rotated into the storage position, to protect the ocular lenses from damage.  Loosen the setscrew on the right, rotate the head 180°, then retighten the screw.  Turn off the microscope light. Return the microscope to the cabinet.

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