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CP4: Staining Plant Tissue

Investigate plant tissue using staining techniques

Required PracticalEdexcelA-Level

🔬 Equipment Required

  • Plant stems
  • Razor blade or scalpel
  • Microscope slides
  • Cover slips
  • Toluidine blue or phloroglucinol
  • Light microscope
  • Forceps
  • Water in dropping bottle

🦺 Safety Precautions

  • Take care with sharp blades
  • Handle stains carefully - may be irritants
  • Handle glass carefully

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About CP4: Staining Plant Tissue

CP4: Staining Plant Tissue is a required practical for Edexcel A-Level Biology. This practical investigate plant tissue using staining techniques

Students are expected to understand the method, identify and control variables, use appropriate equipment, analyse results, draw graphs, identify sources of error, suggest improvements, and consider safety precautions.

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