Edvotek™ AP LAB 7: Cell Division — Mitosis and Meiosis

Description

Includes

Pipe cleaners (1.2 in. [3cm] long, in two colors), carbol-fuschin (Ziehl-Neelson) stain, lectin (phytohemagglutinin PHA-M from Phaseolus vulgaris), plastic bags, slides and cover slips

Requires

Colored pencils (two colors), microscope, 10 onion bulbs, jars with lids, two jars (one per treatment) for six students, sand, ethanol, glacial acetic acid (17.4M), hydrochloric acid, razor blades, forceps, scissors, scientific cleaning (Kimwipes™) wipes, coplin jars and disposable gloves

Students identify and differentiate the 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 mechanisms involved with the loss of cell cycle control in cancer

Order Info

• Class size: 10 lab groups
• Requires 60 minutes

Specifications

• Product Type: Cell Division Mitosis and Meiosis Kit
• Grade: 9 to 12
• For Use With (Application): Students identify and differentiate various stages in mitosis and meiosis
• Includes: Instructions, pipe cleaners (in two colors), plastic beads, carbol-fuschin (ziehl-neelson) stain, lectin, plastic bags, slides, cover slips, sand, conical tubes, plastic cups
• Time Range: 60 min.
• Content And Storage: Room temperature
• Class Size: 10 Lab Groups