Lecturer’s name: SB 015

Biology 1
Semester 1
Session 2021/2022

Student’s name: Matric no.: Practicum:

LABORATORY REPORT WRITING

EXPERIMENT 4: CELL DIVISION

DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

SECTIONS / ITEMS MARKS

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATE: /2
Title
This question paper consists of 9 sections. Learning Outcomes /4

Answer all sections in the space provided Introduction / 10

in this question paper. Procedure / 10

The use of electronic calculator and Results / Observation / 24

reference leaflet are permitted. / 24
Discussion
Conclusion /6

Reference /5

Questions / 15
/ 100
TOTAL

This lab report writing paper consists of 7 printed pages.

Content Marks

TITLE 2 marks

LEARNING OUTCOMES 4 marks

At the end of this experiment, students should be able to:

INTRODUCTION 10 marks
You should discuss few aspects as below:
i. Define mitosis.
ii. Deduce the chromosome number in daughter cells after mitosis and
reason.
iii. List the FOUR stages of mitosis.
iv. Name the types of tissue in which mitosis occur in plants.
v. State TWO precise locations of the tissue.
PROCEDURE 10 marks
Exercise 4.2: Preparation of onion root tips slide
(Fill in the steps for the incomplete procedure below)

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The cover slip is ensured not to move sideways (this will roll the
cells on top of one another and destroy the material).
The slide is heated gently for a few seconds (ensure that the
specimen is not over dried).
12. Once finished, the examiner is informed for assessment.
RESULTS / OBSERVATION - 4.2: Prepared slides of mitosis 24 marks
Draw stages of mitosis: examples Metaphase & Anaphase
DISCUSSION 24 marks
Discuss the FOUR stages of mitosis.
CONCLUSION 6 marks

REFERENCE 5 marks
(Reference must be written according to APA system)
[Author (Year). Book title (edition). Publisher]

QUESTIONS 15 marks

1. What is the purpose of using HCl in this experiment? [3 marks]

2. What is the purpose of using aceto-orcein? [1 mark]

3. What is the stage in mitosis that is frequently observed?
Justify your answer.
[3 marks]

4. What is the reason of using only 1 – 2 mm root tips? [4 marks]

5. Give FOUR importance of mitosis in plants. [4 marks]

TOTAL 100