cell division - practical Flashcards
1
Q
why is the root tip used for the investigation ?
A
where mitosis takes place
2
Q
why is toluidine blue stain added ?
A
improves the contrast of the dna of the chromosomes
3
Q
why were the root tips placed in hydrochloric acid ?
A
stops the reaction fro taking place
4
Q
why are the root tips squashed on the slide ?
A
to make the slide thinner so the resolution becomes clearer
