Object: To separate leaf pigments by column chromatography. or To separate the chloroplast pigments by solvent method. Requirements: Pigments extract, magnesium oxide, filter glass disc, glass wool, flask, suction pump, chromatographic tube, petroleum ether, benzene. Method: 1. Take a chromatographic tube having a filter glass disc and glass wool at its base. 2. Fill the chromatographic tube with magnesium oxide. [...]
The below mentioned article includes a list of five experiments in cell divisions. 1. Experiment to study the effect of colchicine on the mitotic division of the root tip cells of onion: Requirements: Rooted bulbs of onion, small beakers, water, 1% aqueous solution of colchicine, acetocarmine, 45% acetic acid, coverslips, slides, burner, and microscope. Method: 1. Fill water in a [...]
The below mentioned article includes a collection of thirteen experiments on transpiration. 1. Experiment to demonstrate the transpiration phenomenon with the bell jar method: Requirements: Bell jar, well-watered potted plant, rubber sheet, glass plate, Vaseline. Method: 1. Take a well-watered, healthy potted plant and cover the pot with the help of rubber sheet. Only aerial parts of the plant should [...]