
Observation of Mitosis Stages In Onion Root tip
Saisha | Fri, Dec 21, 2018, 1:18 AM

Methodology:
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Root tips 1 to 2 cm was cut and incubated in Carnoy’s fixative for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Then washed thoroughly in water 2 to 3 times.
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The root tips was transfered in 1N Hydrochloric acid and incubate at 60°C for 5 minutes.
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Stained with acetocarmine for 10 minutes. Transferred onto a clean slide and covered with a cover slip.
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Gently tap the root and observe under the Microscope and Foldscope
Stage Acronyms
Interphase: S
Prophase: 1
Metaphase: 2
Anaphase: 3
Telophase: 4
Mitosis stages as seen under Microscope
Mitosis stages as seen under Foldscope
Categories
Foldscope Lens Magnification