Study of the Structure and Function of Mitochondria
kit #62
This unique kit uses celery to vividly present the study of mitochondria to your students. Normal preparation methods tend to destroy the mitochondria. The LAB-AIDS® method utilizes a special stain that acts as a hydrogen acceptor. Students "observe" mitochondria oxidizing food. The stain on the slides gradually loses color as hydrogen is removed. In this activity, students prepare microscope slides and observe mitochondria, both as cytoplasmic particles and as centers of enzyme activity - the "energy producers" in cells. Very fresh celery and microscopes, required for this activity, are not provided.
- Study mitochondria in living plant cells
- Observe mitochondria oxidize food microscopically
- Understand the relationship of cytoplasm particles as centers of enzyme activity - the "energy producers" in cells
Content List in Study of the Structure and Function of Mitochondria is as follows:
| Quantity | Description |
|---|---|
| 30 | Microscope slides |
| 30 | Cover slips |
| 30 | Single-edge razor blades |
| 3 | Drop control bottles of Janus Green B Stain |
| 3 | Drop control bottles of Sodium Bisulfate Solution |
| 3 | Drop control bottles of Sucrose Solution |
| 1 | Absorbent paper strips, pkg |
| 1 | Toothpicks, plastic, packet |
| 30 | Student Worksheets and Guides |
| 1 | Teacher’s Guide with MSDS |
- Number of students
- 30
To complete this kit requires one ~50-minute class period.
