DNA/Chromosome Staining Lab Activity
Product Code : JLI-BLE-10682
Quick Answer: The DNA/Chromosome Staining Lab Activity has students stain specially grown, preserved plant root tips and make cell squashes to see cells in every stage of mitosis. It holds enough material for 30 students working individually.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Students prepare and stain their own microscope slides from plant tissue.
- Specially grown and preserved plant root tips are included.
- Material is harvested at high mitotic activity, giving several examples of each stage of mitosis on every slide.
- Builds skills in tissue staining, cell squashes and microscopic observation.
- Enough material for 30 students working individually.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Preserved plant root tips (included) |
| Techniques | Staining, cell squash, microscopic observation |
| Topic | Cell division (mitosis) |
| Class capacity | 30 students working individually |
How It Is Used
Each student stains a root tip sample, squashes it on a slide to spread the cells and examines it under a microscope. Because the tips were preserved while many cells were dividing, students can find and identify cells at each stage of mitosis on their own slide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students can use the DNA/Chromosome Staining Lab Activity?
The kit contains enough material for 30 students working individually.
What specimen is supplied with the DNA/Chromosome Staining Lab Activity?
Specially grown and preserved plant root tips, harvested when mitotic activity is high so every stage of mitosis can be seen.
Related Biology Lab Equipment
See the full biology lab equipment range, or these related mitosis study items:
- Mitosis & Meiosis Set, Microscope Slides
- Slide Mitosis (Set of 5)
- Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation
- Compound Microscope
- Microscope Glass Slides (Pack of 50)
For a quotation on the DNA/Chromosome Staining Lab Activity, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
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