Mitosis under the microscope

Mitosis is observed under the microscope using a prepared specimen. The aim is to identify the different phases of cell division and to practise using the microscope safely. Microscopy of a micro-preparation of the root tip of a kitchen onion Identify the individual phases of mitosis Draw a diagram of cells showing the individual phases of mitosis Study mitosis under the microscope Identify the individual phases of mitosis under the microscope Understand the sequence of mitosis Basic experiment in biology Micro-preparation uses the most suitable plant material for demonstrating mitosis