Method for obtaining Chromosomes Method for obtaining Chromosomes

• Main Author: Bogart James P.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia 1973-09-01
• Series: Caldasia
• Subjects: Chromosomes; Bufo retiformis; Bufo Luetkeni; Bufo Americanus
• Online Access: http://www.revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/cal/article/view/34155

It is very easy to obtain chromosomes from anuran amphibians.<br />Amphibians have very large chromosomes which can easily be seen with an ordinary microscope. The method used has been tested in the laboratory and also at collecting sites. All that is required are a few chemicals and simple equipment.<br>It is very easy to obtain chromosomes from anuran amphibians.<br />Amphibians have very large chromosomes which can easily be seen with an ordinary microscope. The method used has been tested in the laboratory and also at collecting sites. All that is required are a few chemicals and simple equipment.