Onion Root

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Onion Root Mitosis Cytokinesis
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Why do we use onion roots to view stages of
Mitosis and Cytokinesis?

• The cells near the tip of the roots (the
  meristem) are actively dividing, therefore many
  cells will be in various stages of mitosis.
• Onion cells stain readily and are easily
  viewable.

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a) Name the phase pictured to the left
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b) Name the phase pictured to the left
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c) Name the phase pictured to the left
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d) Identify the phase indicated below
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