Questions and Answer for Review

1. How are plant and animal cells generally different as viewed under the microscope?

2. Explain the use of biological stains in microscopy?

3. Why are the stains used different?

4. The bacterium that is added to milk to make yogurt is considered to be “good” bacteria.
However, there are many kinds of bacteria that can cause food to spoil. How do you think
bacteria relate to spoiling?

5. How are bacteria different compared to plant cells (onion skin) and animal cells (cheek cells)
when viewed under the microscope?