6. Plant Mass Transport Dissection

Question 1

RP?

Answer 1

5

Question 2

How do we look at xylem/phloem in plant tissue?

Answer 2

Under microscope and then draw what you see.

Question 3

STEP 1

Answer 3

Scapel - cut cross section of stem.
Do this as thinly as possible .
Thin sections better for viewing under microscope.

Question 4

STEP 2

Answer 4

Tweezers - gently place the cut sections in water until you come to use them.
This stops from drying out.

Question 5

STEP 3

Answer 5

Add drop of water to microscope slide.
Add plant section.
Add 1/2 drops of stain eg TBO
Leave for 1 minute

Question 6

STEP 4

Answer 6

Carefully apply cover slips so you have temporary mount.

Question 7

STEP 5.

Answer 7

When you view specimen under microscope if youve used the stain (TBO) you should be able to see the xylem cells stained blue-green.

Phloem cells and rest of tissue appear pinkish/purple.