What is the function of a microscope slide?
A microscope slide holds prepared samples of tiny organisms so a microscope lens can zoom in on their structural details. Some slides hold three-dimensional water samples.DescriptionA typical microscope slide consists of a rectangular piece of glass or plastic measuring 1 x 3 inches and 1.2 millimeters in thickness. The slide clips onto a microscope’s stage, or viewing table, according to Microscope-microscope.org.TypesMicroscope slides take one of two basic forms: A flat glass slide holds tiny or sectioned solid subjects, while a depression slide has an indented area for holding liquid samples.Flat Slide UseA flat slide receives a specimen suspended in a drop of water. A thin piece of plastic or glass called a cover slip fits over the specimen to spread it thin.Depression Slide UseA depression slide does not require a cover slip because the water drop simply fits inside the depression.Permanent SlidesSome slides come premounted with dead organism samples for ease of use.
