Which of the following is NOT a step in preparing a wet-mount slide?
A) Using tweezers or your fingers, touch the water stain with the edge of the coverslip.
B) Place the specimen on the slide and add a small drop of water to it.
C) Do not use a coverslip with a wet-mount preparation.
D) Use the coarse adjustment knob to move the objective lens as close to the specimen as possible without touching the slide.

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Using a coverslip is essential in preparing a wet-mount slide as it protects the objective lens and helps to flatten the specimen for better viewing. Option A and B are correct steps in preparing a wet-mount slide, while option D is a step in adjusting the focus of the microscope.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Step in Preparing