Cells and the Structure of Life Lab Report
Instructions: Complete the Cells and the Structure of Life virtual lab. Record your observations in the lab report below. You will submit your completed report.
Name and Title:
Include your name, instructor's name, date, and name of lab.
Objective(s):
In your own words, what was the purpose of the lab?
Procedure:
1. Investigate each of the three components of cell theory to investigate from the corkboard in the virtual lab:
o All organisms are composed of cells.
o Cells come from existing cells.
o Cells are the basic unit of life.
2. For each section, record your observations below.
3. Complete your report and submit it for grading.
Data and Observations:
Investigation: All organisms are composed of cells.
What is the main function of each part of the compound microscope?
Part Function
Eye piece
Ocular lens
Objective lenses
Slide
Cover slip
Stage
Focusing dials
Light
Condenser lens
Observe each specimen under the microscope, and record a description about its appearance.
Specimen Type Description
Plant cell
Animal cell
Bacteria cell
Investigation: Cells come from existing cells.
Observe the two flasks, and record information about their appearance.
Day Flask with open (broken) neck Flask with intact neck
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Investigation: Cells are the basic unit of life.
Observe the two petri dishes, and record information about their appearance.
Day Petri dish (on left) containing agar plus nutrients Petri dish (on right) containing agar without nutrients
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Conclusion:
Use your data to answer the following questions. Use complete sentences, and be as detailed as possible.
1. How did scientists discover that all living things are made of cells?
2. How did Pasteur’s experiment with the flasks help disprove the idea that living things could just appear or come from nonliving things like water and air?
3. Why are nutrients needed for living things? Describe the difference between living and nonliving things
