Plant Cells vs Animal Cells (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

Mitosis is cell division that produces two identical daughter cells. It is how organisms grow, repair damaged tissue, and replace old cells.

Key Words

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Materials Needed

onion skin
iodine stain
paper
colored pencils

Safety First

Adult supervision recommended.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Mitosis is cell division that produces two identical daughter cells. It is how organisms grow, repair damaged tissue, and replace old cells.

Step 2 — Do

Follow the procedure carefully, step by step.

Step 3 — Observe

Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.

Step 4 — Record

Create a data table to organize your measurements.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Which structure is found in plant cells but not animal cells?