Cell Division slide set of 9
Set of 9 microscope slides illustrating chromosome division in animal and plant cells:
- Locusta testis VS
- Rana ova various stages
- Lillium ovary meiosis
- Allium root apex LS mitosis
- Allium root tip squash preparation
- Mammal testis TS showing spermatogenesis
- Locusta testis squash showing meiosis
- Lillium anther three stages of development TS
- Insect salivary gland squash, acetic orcein, for giant chromosomes
Useful knowledge of Prepared microscope slides
C.S. = Cross Section: slide shows a thin section through the transverse plane of an organism or tissue.
L.S. = Longitudinal Section: slide shows a vertical section of the organism along the longest plane.
C.S. & L.S. = Cross Section and Longitudinal Section on the same slide for comparison
W.M. = Whole Mount: slide shows an entire organism or structure, as indicated, is preserved on the slide