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Observing mitosis in plant cells using a light microscope

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I can use a light microscope to observe plant cells in different stages of mitosis.

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A light microscope can be used to observe plant cells in different stages of mitosis (e.g. from onion root tip). The parts of a light microscope and their functions. The sequence of steps for setting up a light microscope to observe cells, including changing the magnification & focus. Explaining observations from microscopy using ideas about what happens during stages of the cell cycle.

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