Recording-2025-02-24T19:05:54.446Z

Elodea Plant Cells

• Elodea is the correct plant being observed under the microscope (not Egeria).

Visibility of Nuclei

• Unstained Cells: Nuclei are not visible in unstained Elodea cells.

• Staining: By staining the plant cells, the nuclei become visible, allowing for identification.

Types of Stains

• Methylene Blue:

  • It is a positively charged stain often used to visualize cellular components.

  • If Elodea cells are stained with methylene blue, the nuclei can be observed clearly.

Chloroplasts

• Green organelles are visible in the cells, indicating healthy Elodea cells. Chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis.