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
2
Q
Why do you add stain to the root tip?
A
makes the chromosomes more visible, so that the stages of mitosis can be identified
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