DNA/Chromosome Staining Lab Activity Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-GAIE-6882
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DNA/Chromosome Staining Lab Activity (code EL-GAIE-6882) is a mitosis kit in which students prepare their own microscope slides from specially grown and preserved plant root tips: they stain the tissue, make a cell squash and view actual cells in every stage of mitosis. One kit holds enough material for 30 students working individually. JLab (Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd, Ambala, India) supplies it to schools, colleges and dealers.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Kit type | Root-tip staining and cell-squash activity for studying mitosis |
| Specimen material | Specially grown and preserved plant root tips (included) |
| Preparation of the material | Grown and harvested under specific conditions so that maximum mitotic activity is occurring at the time of preservation |
| What students see | Multiple examples of every stage of mitosis on each slide prepared |
| Procedure | Students prepare and stain their samples, then perform a cell squash for microscopic observation |
| Skills taught | Cell division, tissue staining and microscopic observation |
| Quantity | Enough material for 30 students working individually |
| Stain, slides and cover slips | Not itemised in this listing — confirm with your quotation |
| Storage and use-by date | Depend on the material and storage conditions; ask us for the details of the batch you are quoted |
| Quality check | Each kit is visually inspected before dispatch |
| Pack quantity | Each (one kit) |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 units |
| Dispatch time | Usually 7–10 working days |
| Product code | EL-GAIE-6882 |
| Supplied by | Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the DNA/Chromosome Staining Lab Activity Used For?
A plant root grows by cell division in the meristem just behind its tip, so a root-tip squash is the standard way to see mitosis in real cells. Because the root tips in this kit were preserved at a time of maximum mitotic activity, each slide a student prepares can show prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase side by side with resting (interphase) cells. Students learn to tell the stages apart from the chromosomes themselves — condensing threads, chromosomes lined up across the middle of the cell, chromatids pulled to opposite poles and two new nuclei forming. The activity fits the cell cycle and cell division chapter of class 11 biology and root-tip mitosis practicals in college botany and cell biology labs.
The stain colours the chromosomes so that they stand out from the cytoplasm; the stained tip is then pressed gently under a cover slip so the cells spread into a thin layer, and the slide is examined under a compound microscope, first at low and then at high power. Students can extend the practical by counting the cells in each stage to compare how long the phases last. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling stains, and follow your laboratory’s procedure for disposing of used stain and slides.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Number of kits — each kit is listed for 30 students working individually; the minimum order is 10 kits.
- Consumables — confirm which items beyond the root tips come in the kit, and add cover slips or slides if you need extra.
- Batch details — ask for the storage conditions and use-by date of the preserved material in the kits you are quoted.
- Reference aids — prepared mitosis slides, charts and models help students check their own preparations (see below).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this staining kit contain?
The listing confirms specially grown and preserved plant root tips, with enough material for 30 students working individually. Other items, such as the stain, slides and cover slips, are not itemised, so confirm them with your quotation.
Why are root tips used to study mitosis?
The tip of a growing root has a zone where cells divide continuously, so a small piece contains many cells in mitosis. This material was also grown and harvested so that mitotic activity was at its peak when it was preserved.
Which stages of mitosis will students see?
Every stage. The listing states that each slide prepared shows multiple examples of every stage of mitosis, so students can find prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase on their own preparation.
What is a cell squash?
A quick way of making a slide from soft tissue. After staining, the root tip is placed on a slide under a cover slip and pressed gently, spreading the cells into a single thin layer that can be viewed clearly under the microscope.
Is a microscope included?
No. A compound microscope is needed to view the slides and is not part of this listing; it can be quoted separately.
Who supplies this staining lab activity?
Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) of Ambala, Haryana, India supplies it to schools, colleges and dealers and quotes for it directly.
Supplier
JLab is the trading name of Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd, a laboratory and teaching equipment company incorporated in 2017 and based on Hargolal Road, Ambala, Haryana. Alongside the laboratory equipment it makes itself, JLab resells selected teaching kits such as this staining activity, so a school, college, dealer or importer can source its microscope work and the rest of its biology lab equipment through one enquiry. JLab exports worldwide and ships to buyers in every region — for example Sweden in Northern Europe, Uganda in East Africa, Algeria in North Africa, Afghanistan in South Asia and South Africa in Southern Africa. For tender purchases see the JLab lab tenders page.
Mitosis Slides, Charts and Models
- Mitosis Prepared Slide — ready-made slides of onion root and horse ascarid eggs for comparing plant and animal mitosis.
- Microscope Cover Slips — cover slips for preparing the squash slides.
- Plant Cell Mitosis Chart — a wall chart of mitosis in plant cells.
- Plant Mitosis Model — a model of the phases of mitosis in a plant cell.
See the Genetics and Inheritance Equipments category or all Biology Lab Equipment.
Request a Quote
Quotes come directly from JLab. Use the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page, or send the number of kits (minimum 10 units), any cover slips or microscopes you need and your delivery location through the contact page.
Last updated: 5 October 2026
