Question

Which statement describes how to appropriately handle live earthworms in a lab investigation?

Answer 1

Pick up earthworms gently with moist hands describes how to appropriately handle live earthworms in a lab investigation.

Answer 2

Answer;

A. Pick up earthworms gently with moist hands.

Explanation;

• Some laboratory investigations and experiments sometimes require the use of specimens and thus necessitates the collection of these specimen organisms from their habitats.
• It is important to follow various precautions to ensure that no harm is caused to these specimen and also to avoid harming oneself in case of stinging and dangerous organisms.
• Organism such as earthworm, when collected, they should be appropriately handled by picking them with moist hands so as to mimic their environment as they live in moist conditions.