Onion root tip

You: I think that the best option is the onion root tip cells. 

Prof. Collins: I agree! Onion root tips are ideal for observing mitosis due to their high concentration of actively dividing cells in the root meristem. The root meristem contains a region called the apical meristem, where rapid cell division occurs to facilitate root growth. This region is rich in cells undergoing mitosis and provides a consistent and easily accessible source for observing the various stages of mitosis.

You: Plus, they are cheap and so easy to get a hold of!

Prof. Collins: Yes, that actually makes them a practical choice for laboratory experiments.

In preparation for slide observation identify the stages of mitosis and the order in which they occur.

Interphase, prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
Prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

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