1. Virtual Microscope – Cheek Cells
Directions:
View the following slides to review microscope use and observe cheek cells.
Sketch and record your data on the sheet provided.

2. Calculating Total Magnification
Lens
Objective
Mag
Ocular
Total
Scanning 4 10 40
Low
100
High
400

3. Cheek Cells This is a view of cheek cells under high power.
The slide has been stained to make individual organelles more visible.
Sketch these cells exactly as you see them (in color).
Label the following structures on your diagram:
cell membrane
cytoplasm
nucleus
Calculate the size of each cell using the information given; record next to your sketch.
0.5 mm