Make your own mitosis microscope slides.
- Identify the phases of plant mitosis
- Observe chromosomal development
- Learn micro-techniques
- Stain and mount slides
- Time required: one 50 minutes class period
Students prepare their own plant cells by treating scientifically grown onion root tips cells with a mild acid, then staining the cells. A stained section of cells is then squashed onto a slide and smeared into a single layer for microscopic study. All of the activities in this kit can be completed in a standard lab period.
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