Object: To demonstrate the phenomenon of plasmolysis. Requirements: Tradescantia leaf, water, sugar solution, slides, cover glass, microscope, blade. Method: 1. From the lower surface of the leaf of Tradescantia, peel off small segments of epidermis by a blade. 2. Put few peelings on a slide, mount in a drop of water, put a cover glass and study under microscope. 3. [...]
The below mentioned article includes a list of three experiments on carbohydrates. 1. Experiment to perform colour tests for carbohydrates (reducing sugars): What are carbohydrates (Reducing sugars)? Carbohydrates are organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in a ratio of 1:2:1. All sugars (e.g., glucose, sucrose, etc.) and starches are carbohydrates. Monosaccharides can be oxidized by hot alkaline solutions of [...]
The below mentioned article includes a list of five experiments in cell divisions. 1. Experiment to study the effect of colchicine on the mitotic division of the root tip cells of onion: Requirements: Rooted bulbs of onion, small beakers, water, 1% aqueous solution of colchicine, acetocarmine, 45% acetic acid, coverslips, slides, burner, and microscope. Method: 1. Fill water in a [...]