Visualize Mitochondria By Making Your Own Slides

• Study Mitochondria In Living Plant Cells
• Observe Mitochondria Oxidize Food Microscopically
• Time Required: One 50 Minute Class Period

This unique kit uses celery to vividly present the study of mitochondria to your students. Normal preparation methods tend to destroy the mitochondria. The LAB-AIDS® method utilizes a special stain that acts as a hydrogen acceptor. Students "observe" mitochondria oxidizing food. The stain on the slides gradually loses color as hydrogen is removed. In this activity, students prepare microscope slides and observe mitochondria, both as cytoplasmic particles and as centers of enzyme activity - the "energy producers" in cells.

Included:
Teacher’s Guide with SDS
Student Worksheets and Guides
Microscope slides
Cover slips
Single-edge razor blades
Absorbent paper strips, pkg
Toothpicks, plastic, packet
Drop control bottles of Janus Green B Stain
Drop control bottles of Sodium Bisulfate Solution
Drop control bottles of Sucrose Solution

Materials Needed But Not Supplied: Very fresh celery and microscopes.