Question

Why should one put the coverslip very carefully while preparing a mount?

• A. To avoid the trapping of air bubbles in the mount.
• B. To trap water bubbles in the mount.
• C. Both A and B.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A To avoid the trapping of air bubbles in the mount.

Coverslip is put while preparing a mount. It should be put carefully, so as to avoid the trapping of air bubbles in the mount. If air bubbles come in the mount, clear image of the section cannot be observed.