List the steps for the preparation of a temporary mount of a leaf peel to observe stomata.

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(N/A) The steps for the preparation of a temporary mount of a leaf peel to observe stomata are as follows:
$1$. Remove a healthy leaf from a potted plant.
$2$. Remove a thin part of the peel from the lower surface of the leaf by folding it and pulling gently using forceps.
$3$. Place the peel in a watch glass containing water.
$4$. Add a few drops of $safranin$ stain to the watch glass.
$5$. After $2-3 \text{ minutes}$, transfer the peel onto a clean glass slide.
$6$. Add a drop of glycerine over the peel and place a clean coverslip gently using a needle to avoid air bubbles.
$7$. Remove excess stain and glycerine using blotting paper.
$8$. Observe the slide under the low power and then the high power of a compound microscope.

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