AP Biology Investigation No. 7: Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis

ALD3707
Aldon Corporation

Meets AP Science Practices 1, 5, 6, and 7, and Big Idea 3. Materials provided for 32 students in eight lab groups. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*

$210.00

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Students will study the cellular steps involved in DNA replication and cell division in both mitosis and meiosis. This investigation will allow students to examine the stages of mitosis in the preparation of plant root tips. Crossing over in meiosis will also be investigated through the use of Sordaria cultures. Meets AP Science Practices 1, 5, 6, and 7, and Big Idea 3. Materials provided for 32 students in eight lab groups.

Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*


Kit Includes:

  • 10 Disposable scalpels, sterile
  • 20 Petri Dishes, Sterile
  • 200mL Sordaria Agar
  • 200mL Sordaria Mating Agar
  • 8 Disposable Inoculating Loops, Sterile
  • 8 Forceps
  • 1 pkg Microscope Slides
  • 1 pkg Coverslips
  • 16 Plastic Pipettes
  • 8 Plastic Cups
  • 500g Sand
  • 30mL Hydrochloric Acid, 6.0M
  • 30mL Toluidine Blue, 1%


Coupon redeemable for:

  • Sordaria, wild type
  • Sordaria, tan mutant


Materials Needed but not Supplied:

  • Microscopes
  • Distilled Water
  • Microwave or Hot Waterbath
  • Garlic Cloves


Optional:

  • Lectin
  • pH Buffers
  • NaCl
  • Plant Hormones (e.g. indole acetic acid, kinetin)
  • Herbicides
  • Any other materials students may think might affect the rate of mitosis in garlic root tips


DOT Info:

Small quantity exemption 173.4

THIS PACKAGE CONFORMS TO 49 CFR 173.4 for domestic highway or rail transport only

Regulatory Note: Small Qty Exemption 49CFR173.4


*”Next Generation Science Standards” is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Respirable crystalline silica, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer.  For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.