Question

In an experiment to prepare the temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata why glycerin and safranine are used?

Answer 1

glycerin is used to prevent the drying of the leaf and safranine is used for giving a darker shade to the leaf or stomata

Answer 2

Answer:

In the given experiment, the purposes of the materials used are given below:

1. Glycerin: It is used to prevent the cells of the mounted leaf peel from drying.

2. Safranin: It is a red coloured stain which is used to stain the plant materials and also lignin and suberin easily so as to make it visible under the microscope.