Practice Creating Annotated Biological Diagrams. (8.3.1) - Cell Biology

Practice: Creating annotated biological diagrams.

Lesson 8.3.1Cell Biology

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Question 1.
What is the difference between a label and an annotation on a biological drawing?
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One names; the other explains.
Question 2.
State three rules for drawing label lines.
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Think about the tool, the ends of the line and how the lines relate to each other.
3Question 3.
What should a biological drawing be drawn with?
- A sharp pencil
- A coloured pen
- A highlighter
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You may need to erase mistakes.
4Question 4.
Which description of label lines is correct?
- Ruled lines that touch the structure and never cross
- Freehand lines with arrowheads
- Lines drawn across the middle of the drawing
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Neat and unambiguous.
Question 5.
Plan a complete annotated drawing of a specimen of your choice. Write the title, list at least four labels with annotations, and describe how you will arrange the drawing and the labels on the page.
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Check your plan against every rule: drawing, label lines, labels, annotations and title.
Question 6.
Microscopes can now take high-quality digital photographs. Evaluate whether scientists still need to make annotated drawings.
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Compare what each method records and what each one explains.

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