Question

Amit is observing temporary mount of an onion peel stained with safranin under a microscope. The colour of the cell wall appears to be :
(a) deep blue
(b) black
(c) pinkish red
(d) yellow

CBSE Class IX Science VSA (1 Mark)

Answer 1

c) Safranin gives pinkish red staining.

Answer 2

It is believed by everyone that safranin gives pink colour to cell walls. According to new changes made by biological institutions black is also correct.

This information is by a biological institution.