Cell division

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

Experiment topics

  • Preparing an anther squash

    Prepare anther tissue and stain to see evidence of cells dividing by meiosis to produce haploid cells.

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  • Investigating mitosis in allium root tip squash

    Observe the stages of mitosis in actively-dividing plant meristem tissue.

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