| A | B |
| balance | a tool that measures the mass of an object |
| chromatography | a laboratory technique used to separate mixtures of molecules; often creates a color pattern |
| compound light microscope | a tool that uses more than one lens and a light source to magnify an object |
| dichotomous key | a guide that compares pairs of observable traits to help the user identify an organism |
| dissection | the act of cutting up a dead organism to examine its internal structure |
| electronic balance | a balance that measures mass automatically |
| electrophoresis | A method of separating large molecules (such as DNA fragments or proteins) from a mixture of similar molecules. |
| graduated cylinder | a tool used to measure the volume of a liquid |