Normal Mitosis
kit #9
Using this outstanding kit, students view the phases of mitosis in a slide they prepare with scientifically grown onion root tips.
Students will be challenged as they:
♦ Identify the phases of plant mitosis
♦ Observe chromosomal development
♦ Gain hands-on experience with the micro-techniques
♦ Stain and mount their own slides
This activity REQUIRES MICROSCOPES and can be completed in a standard lab period.
- Prepare a squashed stained slide of a root tip
- Observe cells undergoing mitosis
- Gain experience in microtechnique and staining
Content List in Normal Mitosis is as follows:
| Quantity | Description |
|---|---|
| 30 | Lab-Aids A and B trays |
| 30 | Tissue transfer brushes |
| 30 | Tissue macerating blades |
| 30 | Microscope slides |
| 30 | Cover slips |
| 4 | Drop control bottles of Solution A (alcohol and hydrochloric acid) |
| 4 | Drop control bottles of Solution B (alcohol, acetic acid and chloroform) |
| 4 | Drop control bottles of Aceto Orcein Stain |
| 1 | Root tips scientifically grown and fixed, vial |
| 1 | Teacher’s Guide with MSDS |
| 30 | Student Worksheets and Guides |
- Number of students
- 30 (if done individually) - 60 (if done in pairs)
- Number of groups
- maximum 30 groups of 2 students
To complete this kit requires approximately one 50-minute class period.
