Virtual Microscope Lab
16 real biological specimens with interactive microscope controls
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Onion Root Tip - Mitosis
Cells in various stages of mitosis: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase. The root tip apical meristem is a zone of rapid cell division.
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae | Phylum: Angiosperms | Family: Amaryllidaceae | Genus: Allium | Species: Allium cepa
Key Features to Identify
- Chromosomes condensing
- Spindle fibers
- Daughter chromosomes separating
- Two new nuclei forming
Knowledge Check- 3 questions
1. What stage of mitosis shows chromosomes aligned at the cell equator?
2. During which phase do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles?
3. Why is the root tip an ideal location to observe mitosis?
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