Transcript Biology Laboratory Tools

Biology Laboratory
Tools
Unit: 1 (B)
Dissection Pan- Used to place a
specimen in when conducting a
dissection.
Safety Glasses- Used during lab
procedures to protect the eyes.
Dropper- Used to carry small drops of
liquid from a container to where it’s
necessary in lab.
Triple Beam Balance- Used to
measure the mass of an object.
Bunsen Burner- Produces a flame to
provide an experiment with heat if
necessary.
Forceps- Used for holding, moving,
or picking up things during
experiments.
T-Pins- Used for pinning or holding
down object to a dissection pan
during dissection.
Beaker- Used for holding and
measuring liquids during
experiments.
Ruler- Used for measuring length of
objects.
Graduated Cylinder- Used for
measuring, transporting, and pouring
liquid during experimentation.
Microscope- Used to magnify objects
so that they can be seen clearly.
Test Tube- Used for holding liquid
during an experiment.
Test Tube Holder- A rack used to
hold test tubes during an experiment.
Scissors- Used for cutting especially
during dissections.
Glass Slide- Used to display a
specimen under a microscope.
Cover Slip- Placed over the
specimen on the glass slide.
Petri Dish- Used to hold samples,
usually growing; bacteria, fungus,
etc. to be used in an experiment.
Probe- Used for pointing, moving, or
pushing during dissection.
Scalpel- Cutting tool used during
dissection.
Funnel- Used for pouring liquid from
one container to another.
Thermometer- Used for measuring
temperature during experimentation.
Pipette- Used for transporting a
measured liquid.