Measurements & Tools 1C

A variety of tools are used in biology to take measurement and data In real-life: MRI, X-rays, computer models, microscopes, etc stoma

In labs (and class) we use a lot of equipment to run experiments and take measurements

Graduated Cylinders Hint… Graduated Cylinders are used to measure: The volume (mL) of liquid There are many different sizes Always use the smallest possible How much Hint…

Beakers Beakers are used to hold liquids They also measure large volumes Not accurate

Triple Beam Balance Triple Beam Balance’s are used to measure the mass (g)

Pipets Pipets measure liquids They only measure small amounts (mL) They are also used to transfer liquids

Rulers Rulers/Meter Sticks measure distance Some measure in inches and centimeters – ONLY use cm in science

Metric System System of numbers that all scientists us In America we use English system – Feet, gallon, pounds Metric system is universal and is all based on 10’s Base units are meter, liter, and gram To convert, you just move decimal over or use google