- This investigation will allow students to examine the stages of mitosis in the preparation of plant root tips
- Crossing over in meiosis will also be investigated through the use of Sordaria cultures
- Materials provided for 32 students in eight lab groups
- Meets AP Science Practices 1, 5, 6, and 7, and Big Idea 3
Innovating Science AP Biology Investigation #7 teaches students the cellular steps involved in DNA replication and cell division in both mitosis and meiosis. Kit includes: Disposable sterile scalpels, Forceps, Sterile petri dishes, Pipettes, Sordaria agar, Sordaria mating agar, Microscope slides, Coverslips, Sand, Plastic cups, Sterile disposable inoculating loops, 6M Hydrochloric acid and Toluidine blue 1%.
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Respirable crystalline silica, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
Safety Data Sheet
Download HereItems Needed
Not included in the kit:
Microscopes
Distilled water
Microwave or hot waterbath
Garlic cloves
Optional:
Lectin (phytohemagglutinin)
pH buffers
NaCl
Plant hormones (e.g. indole acetic acid, kinetin)
Herbicides
*Any other materials students may think might affect the rate of mitosis in garlic root tips
Kit Specs
Comes with instructionsRegulated: Small Qty Exemption 49CFR173.4
Country of Origin: US
Harm Code: 9023.00.0000
CA Prop Warning Statement: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Respirable crystalline silica, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
