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Laboratory Equipment. Beaker. Holds and measures liquids. Bunsen Burner/Hot Plate. Source of heat. Coverslip. Covers materials on a slide. Coverslip. Dissecting Pins. Hold specimens on dissecting tray. Dissecting Scissors. Cut the specimen to be studied. Dissecting Tray.
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Beaker • Holds and measures liquids.
Bunsen Burner/Hot Plate • Source of heat
Coverslip • Covers materials on a slide. Coverslip
Dissecting Pins • Hold specimens on dissecting tray
Dissecting Scissors • Cut the specimen to be studied
Dissecting Tray • Holds a specimen for dissection
Medicine Dropper • Measures out drops of a liquid
Forceps • Grasps small objects
Funnel • Transfers liquid from one place to another; filters liquid using filter paper.
Graduated Cylinder • Measures Liquid
Hand Lens • Magnifies small objects • Objects can be seen more easily.
Microscope • Makes an enlarged image of a very small object. • Magnifies small objects so they can be seen more easily.
Glass Slide • Provides a mounting surface for examination by microscope.
Petri Dish • Shallow dish used for bacteria cultures.
Pipette • Draws fluid by suction.
Probe • Pointed object used to examine specimens.
Metric Ruler • Measures Length.
Safety Goggles • Protects eyes when using heat and chemicals.
Scalpel • Small, sharp knife used to dissect specimens.
Test Tube • Holds Liquids.
Test Tube Rack • Holds Test Tubes.
Thermometer • Measures temperature.
Triple-beam Balance • Measures mass.
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