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LAB 7: Cell Division - Mitosis and Meiosis AP07
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The objective of the experiment is for students to identify and differentiate various stages in mitosis and meiosis. Onion root tips are stained to identify the various stages and duration of mitosis. Meiosis and Crossing Over in Sordaria is also demonstrated in this experiment. Students will also have an opportunity to analyze the mechanism involved with loss of cell cycle control in cancer.
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Kit Includes: instructions, 3cm-long Pipe cleaners (in 2 colors), carbol-fuschin (Ziehl-Neelson) stain, lectin (phytohemagglutinin PHA-M from Phaseolus vulgaris), plastic bags, slides, and cover slips
All You Need: colored pencils (2 colors), microscope, 10 onion bulbs, jars with lids; 2 jars (one per treatment) for 6 students, sand, ethanol, glacial acetic acid (17.4 M), hydrochloric acid, razor blades, forceps, scissors, scientific cleaning wipes (kimwipes), coplin jars, and disposable gloves
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