Prepare and examine the transverse section of a dicotyledonous stem (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Type of stem examined in this practical
Type of stem examined in this practical
Dicotyledonous stem
Plant material used for stem practical
Plant material used for stem practical
Celery stem
Where to cut on the stem
Where to cut on the stem
At the node
Angle to cut the stem
Angle to cut the stem
Right angles to the stem
Type of section prepared
Type of section prepared
Transverse section
Why place cut sections in water
Why place cut sections in water
To prevent drying out
Stain used to highlight vascular tissue
Stain used to highlight vascular tissue
Iodine solution
Purpose of iodine solution
Purpose of iodine solution
Highlight vascular bundles
Angle for lowering coverslip
Angle for lowering coverslip
45°
Which section to select for viewing
Which section to select for viewing
The thinnest section
Vascular bundle arrangement in dicot stem
Vascular bundle arrangement in dicot stem
In a ring