When preparing slides to look at mitosis,the tips of onion roots are a good source of cells because they contain ______ where mitosis is taking place consistently.

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The apical meristem is the growing tissue located at the tips of the roots and shoots of plants. This is where cell division occurs through mitosis to continually lengthen the roots and shoots. Therefore, the tips of onion roots are a good source of cells for studying mitosis. The other options listed (vascular tissue, dermal tissue, endodermis) are not necessarily involved in mitosis or cell division as consistently as the apical meristem.

When Preparing Slides to Look at Mitosis,the Tips of Onion