Mitosis Prepared Slide
Product Code : JC-PS-8174
The Mitosis Prepared Slide set (SKU JC-PS-8174) is a pair of labelled glass slides, one of plant and one of animal mitosis, stored in a slotted plastic case. The onion root tip section shows dividing plant cells in a region of rapid growth, while the section of horse ascarid eggs shows animal cells in division. These mitosis prepared slides are supplied by JaincoLab so that students can compare cell division in plants and animals.
Specifications
Two labelled glass slides make up the set: a section of onion root tip and a section of horse ascarid eggs.
| Product | Mitosis Prepared Slide |
| SKU | JC-PS-8174 |
| Number of slides | 2 |
| Slides | Glass, labelled |
| Storage | Slotted plastic case |
| Plant slide | Plant mitosis, onion root tip (sec.) |
| Animal slide | Animal mitosis, horse ascarid eggs (sec.) |
Uses of the mitosis prepared slides
The pair supports the classic practical in which students find and draw the stages of mitosis and compare plant and animal cells.
- Identifying prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase in onion root tip cells
- Observing mitosis in animal cells on the ascarid egg slide
- Comparing cell plate formation in plants with cleavage in animal cells
- Counting dividing cells to discuss the growth region of a root
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing is for the two labelled glass slides, plant and animal, in their slotted plastic case. The number of units, the packing and the dispatch time are confirmed on the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
Which specimens show mitosis in this set?
Onion root tip for plant cells and horse ascarid eggs for animal cells.
Why are onion root tips used for mitosis?
The root tip is a growing region, so many of its cells are dividing and different stages can be seen in one section.
Are both slides sections?
Yes, both are sections, as marked on the labels.
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