Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, I explore why it's sometimes difficult to see individual cells under a microscope. I use examples like rotifers, paramecia, and bacteria to explain the differences in cell visibility. We'll also look into how refractive index and cell membranes affect what we see. Plus, I dive into the historical context of how scientists first discovered cells in plants versus animals.
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In this video, I explore why it's sometimes difficult to see individual cells under a microscope. I use examples like rotifers, paramecia, and bacteria to explain the differences in cell visibility. We'll also look into how refractive index and cell membranes affect what we see. Plus, I dive into the historical context of how scientists first discovered cells in plants versus animals.
#Microscopy #CellStructure #ScientificDiscovery
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![How I put a BANANA under microscope | Why plants use STARCH for storage π¬ 239
Today we have a look at the starch granules from a banana. I show you the preparation technique and the iodine reaction. I will also talk about why plants use starch for storing glucose.
Correction: In the video I stated that pure glucose can rarely be found in nature. This is not accurate. Glucose (and other sugars such as fructose) can be found in fruit, after all, these make the fruit taste sweet. The majority of glucose can be found in plants in starch and also in the cell wall in the form of cellulose.
Preparing banana starch granules. https://youtu.be/dltGEN_h8LE
[0:54] Preparation
[3:30] Why plants use starch for storage
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