Cell division

Observe the process by looking at dividing tissue – for example mitosis in a root tip squash and meiosis in anthers.

Experiments

• Preparing an anther squash
  Prepare anther tissue and stain to see evidence of cells dividing by meiosis to produce haploid cells.
• Investigating mitosis in allium root tip squash
  Observe the stages of mitosis in actively-dividing plant meristem tissue.