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A drop of water is typically used as the mounting medium for making a temporary mount of onion peel. It helps to flatten the onion peel cells for easier viewing under a microscope.
no
There is only a single layer of cells in onion tissue. However, sometimes the tissue can fold over itself and appear to have two layers.
No an onion bulb is an organism
An onion bulb is made up of several layers. Cutting an onion in half, from the top to the root, will reveal the various layers.
The best type of onion to use for making delicious onion rings is a sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla. These onions have a mild and sweet flavor that complements the crispy coating of the onion rings.
Iodine solution stains the starch granules in the onion cells, making them appear darker under a microscope. This helps visualize the structure and distribution of the starch granules within the cells, providing information about the cellular organization of the onion tissue.
NO, but you could use the onion skin when making your natural beef stock, which would then be used making the onion soup. Use Vidalia onions and green peppercorns in your recipe .
Yes, onion cells do have intercellular space between them. These spaces allow for the movement of substances such as nutrients and gases within the onion tissue.
Onion cells do not have chloroplasts because the onion is underground where there is no light. Without light chloroplasts have no purpose, so onion cells just don't have them.
Sure, I have used what onions I had on hand white, purple and yellow.
Onion skin is considered tissue because it is composed of cells that are organized into different layers. These cells have specialized functions, such as protection and support, which are characteristic of tissues in living organisms. Additionally, onion skin is made up of plant cells, which have a cell wall and membrane, further supporting its classification as a tissue.