Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation (Product Code: SLE/ECB/14) is a hands-on class activity used to teach mitosis in secondary school and introductory college biology, with students building model chromosomes from coloured pop beads and moving them through each stage of division. One investigation serves a class of 40 students and also covers how plant and animal mitosis differ. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India, as a biology experiment kit students can use without microscopes.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Hands-on mitosis simulation lab investigation |
| Class size | 40 students |
| Modelling material | Coloured pop beads for constructing model chromosomes |
| Learning outcomes | Chromosome structure and function; each stage of mitosis; how plant and animal mitosis differ |
| Product code | SLE/ECB/14 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
Working in pairs or small groups, students first assemble bead strands to represent chromosomes, using colour to tell one homologue from its partner. They then copy each strand to form sister chromatids joined at a centromere and walk the model through prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase on the bench, recording the arrangement at every step. Because the beads snap apart and together, groups can repeat a stage until the movement of chromatids makes sense, which is far more memorable than labelling a printed cycle.
The activity closes by comparing plant and animal mitosis, for example how the cell divides at the end of the process, so students can explain the differences rather than just list them. It needs no chemicals, and it works well as a lead-in to examining real dividing cells on prepared slides.
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, is the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of the Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation and puts it together at its own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Schools and distributors therefore order class sets from the maker, which also handles repeat orders for additional sections — ask us about anything specific to your syllabus. For purchase departments completing vendor registration, the company's identifiers are GSTIN 06AAECJ8618A1ZT and LEI 3358004HRD1JIVXKYX49. You can read more on our company profile.
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How many students does one Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation serve?
One Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation is designed for a class size of 40 students. For larger classes or several sections, ask us to quote for additional sets so that every group has enough beads to build its own chromosomes.
What do students use to build chromosomes in the Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation?
In the Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation students build chromosome models from coloured pop beads, then use these bead "chromosomes" to model each stage of mitosis and see what happens to genetic material during cell division.
Does the Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation cover plant as well as animal cells?
Yes. Part of the Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation is learning to distinguish between plant and animal mitosis, so students compare how the two cell types complete division after they have modelled the main stages.
Is a microscope needed for the Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation?
No. The Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation is carried out entirely with bead models, which suits classrooms without a microscope for every group. Prepared slides of dividing cells can be added later for observation work.
What is the full component list of the Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation?
Our product information for the Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation confirms the coloured pop beads and the 40-student class size. For a complete packing list, including any teacher notes, please ask through our contact page before ordering.
Who manufactures the Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation?
The Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), the OEM, at its own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Schools and distributors in India and international markets order it directly from the manufacturer.
How should the beads of the Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation be stored?
After each Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation lesson, separate the bead strands, sort them by colour and keep them in a closed box so pieces are not lost. Counting them back in at the end of class keeps the set complete for the next group.
To price the Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation for your school, send an enquiry or add it to the enquiry cart along with other practical resources; the quotation comes straight from the manufacturer.
Last updated: 24 September 2026