Mitosis
- Mitosis video (links to external site)
- Cells, Cell Division, Cancer and Cancer Treatment This resource contains a protocol for carrying out a root tip squash.
- Staining a root to observe mitosis
Counting micro-organisms
Within SSERC we have been using disposable plastic haemocytometers for some time now. We have found them to be very useful, reliable and robust. The files available here are those which we use when running workshops for teachers, trainee teachers and technicians.
- Counting cells protocol [SSERC]
- Counting cells [SSERC, PowerPoint]
We also offer a protocol for counting micro-organisms using a standard glass haemocytometer as a means of estimating population size and growth:
