Observing Mitosis in Onion Root Cells (VCE SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Why onion root cells ideal for mitosis observation
Why onion root cells ideal for mitosis observation
Constantly dividing & growing
Four phases of mitosis
Four phases of mitosis
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
Purpose of HCl & heat treatment in mitosis practical
Purpose of HCl & heat treatment in mitosis practical
Breaks down cell walls/pectin
Water bath temperature for onion root cells
Water bath temperature for onion root cells
60°C
What Feulgen stain specifically binds to
What Feulgen stain specifically binds to
DNA
Magnification to observe onion root mitosis
Magnification to observe onion root mitosis
400×
More cells in a stage means
More cells in a stage means
That stage takes longer to complete
Mitosis stage with typically highest % of cells
Mitosis stage with typically highest % of cells
Prophase
Mitosis stage with typically fewest cells
Mitosis stage with typically fewest cells
Anaphase