Core Practical 5 - Stages of mitosis in root tip Flashcards

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Why do you add hydrochloric acid to the root tip?

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breaks down the middle lamella, so that cells can be separated & studied one cell at a time

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Why do you add stain to the root tip?

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makes the chromosomes more visible, so that the stages of mitosis can be identified

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