Final answer:
The seven steps for a systematic cell search include practicing the identification of cell cycle stages, scanning the blastula section and recording the stage of each cell, keeping a tally of observations, gathering group data, making a table to record observations, recognizing the importance of a larger sample size, and reaching 100 identified cells.
Step-by-step explanation:
- Practice identifying the various stages of the cell cycle using the provided drawings as a guide.
- Once you are confident about your identification, scan the blastula section from left to right and top to bottom and record the stage of each cell you encounter.
- Keep a tally of your observations and stop when you have identified 100 cells.
- If possible, gather and record group data before calculating percentages and making estimates.
- Make a table similar to Table 10.2 to record your observations.
- The larger the sample size (total number of cells counted), the more accurate the results.
- Stop the systematic cell search once you have reached 100 identified cells.