Root Tip Practicle Flashcards
1
Q
Why use HCl
A
Softens and loosens the root tissue
2
Q
Why use stain
A
Turns chromosomes a purple/red colour so they are visible under a light microscope
3
Q
Why use a mounted needle
A
Lower coverslip carefully to prevent air bubbles
4
Q
Why use root tip
A
The tip is the growing region therefore mitosis should be occurring here
5
Q
Mitotic index equation
A
Mitotic index = number of cells in mitosis/total number of cells X 100
