\documentclass[10pt,a4paper]{article} % Packages \usepackage{fancyhdr} % For header and footer \usepackage{multicol} % Allows multicols in tables \usepackage{tabularx} % Intelligent column widths \usepackage{tabulary} % Used in header and footer \usepackage{hhline} % Border under tables \usepackage{graphicx} % For images \usepackage{xcolor} % For hex colours %\usepackage[utf8x]{inputenc} % For unicode character support \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} % Without this we get weird character replacements \usepackage{colortbl} % For coloured tables \usepackage{setspace} % For line height \usepackage{lastpage} % Needed for total page number \usepackage{seqsplit} % Splits long words. %\usepackage{opensans} % Can't make this work so far. Shame. 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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{2} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Objective}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{To observe and study the cell structure in an onion peel (cataphyll) using staining and mounting techniques.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Materials}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\{\{fa-square-o\}\}Fresh onion bulb \newline % Row Count 1 (+ 1) \{\{fa-square-o\}\}Microscope slides \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 1) \{\{fa-square-o\}\}Cover slips \newline % Row Count 3 (+ 1) \{\{fa-square-o\}\}Forceps \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 1) \{\{fa-square-o\}\}Dropper \newline % Row Count 5 (+ 1) \{\{fa-square-o\}\}Safranin stain / Iodine solution (0.5\%) \newline % Row Count 7 (+ 2) \{\{fa-square-o\}\}Distilled water \newline % Row Count 8 (+ 1) \{\{fa-square-o\}\}Microscope% Row Count 9 (+ 1) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{3.76 cm} x{4.24 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Procedure}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Step 1: Preparing the Onion Peel}} & 1. Carefully peel off a thin, translucent layer from the inner surface of an onion bulb (cataphyll). \{\{nl\}\} 2.Place the onion peel on a clean microscope slide. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 8) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Step 2: Staining the Onion Peel}} & 3. Using a dropper, add a few drops of safranin /0.5\% iodine solution onto the onion peel. Ensure the entire surface is covered. \{\{nl\}\}4. Allow the safranin / iodine solution to sit for 1-2 minutes to stain cell contents \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 11) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Step 3: Mounting the Onion Peel}} & 5. Gently lower a clean cover slip onto the onion peel, avoiding air bubbles. Angle it slightly to allow even spreading of safranin / iodine solution. \{\{nl\}\}6. Press down gently to secure the cover slip. \tn % Row Count 29 (+ 10) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Step 4: Microscope Observation}} & 7. Place the prepared slide on the microscope stage. \{\{nl\}\}8.Start with the lowest objective lens (usually 4x or 10x) and focus using coarse and fine adjustments. \{\{nl\}\}9. Increase magnification (40x or 100x) and refocus as needed. \{\{nl\}\} 10. Observe onion peel cells, noting structures like cell wall, membrane, nucleus, and organelles \tn % Row Count 45 (+ 16) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{3.76 cm} x{4.24 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Procedure (cont)}} \tn % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Step 5: Recording Observations}} & 11. Draw representative onion peel cells in your lab notebook. Label cell structures observed. \{\{nl\}\} 12. Note any variations in cell structure within the onion peel. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 8) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Step 6: Cleaning Up}} & 13. Remove the slide from the microscope stage. \{\{nl\}\}14.Dispose of onion peel and cover slip in designated waste container. \{\{nl\}\} 15. Clean microscope lenses and stage using lens cleaning paper and solution if needed. \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 11) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Safety Precautions}} & \{\{fa-rocket\}\} Handle equipment and chemicals with care. \{\{nl\}\}\{\{fa-rocket\}\} Be cautious with iodine solution, which can stain skin and clothing. \{\{nl\}\}\{\{fa-rocket\}\}Wash hands thoroughly after the experiment. \tn % Row Count 29 (+ 10) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Observations: Safranin stained onion cells}} \tn \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{8.4cm}}{\vspace{1px}\centerline{\includegraphics[width=5.1cm]{/web/www.cheatography.com/public/uploads/umeshjagtap_1696518054_WhatsApp Image 2023-10-05 at 8.27.24 PM.jpeg}}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{3.52 cm} x{4.48 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Observation Table}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Observation}} & {\bf{Description}} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Cell Shape & Rectangular \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Cell wall & Rigid, outermost layer \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane) & Thin, semi-permeable layer beneath the cell wall \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Cytoplasm & Granular, semi-transparent, filling the cell interior \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} Nucleus & Large, round, centrally located, darker staining \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Vacuole & Large, clear, centrally located \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 2) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} Cell Arrangement & Regular pattern with adjacent cells \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 2) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Variation in Cell Size & Some variations in cell size \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 2) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} Safranin / Iodine Staining & Effective staining of cell contents, enhancing visibility \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Conclusion}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{This experiment allowed us to observe and study the cell structure of an onion peel using staining and mounting techniques. The iodine / safranin stain highlighted various cell components, including the cell wall, cell membrane, and nucleus. This observation provides insight into the organization and characteristics of plant cells.% Row Count 7 (+ 7) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}