Mitosis under the microscope

Article no. P1449000 | Type: Experiments

grades 5-7, grades 7-10
30 Minutes
10 Minutes
easy
Pupils

Principle

Mitosis is observed under the microscope using a prepared specimen. The aim is to identify the different phases of cell division and to practise using the microscope safely.

Tasks

  • Microscopy of a micro-preparation of the root tip of a kitchen onion
  • Identify the individual phases of mitosis
  • Draw a diagram of cells showing the individual phases of mitosis

Learning objectives

  • Study mitosis under the microscope
  • Identify the individual phases of mitosis under the microscope
  • Understand the sequence of mitosis

Benefits

  • Basic experiment in biology
  • Micro-preparation uses the most suitable plant material for demonstrating mitosis

 

 

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