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Name the chemical used preserve animals and plants specimen in museums.

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Answered by areebamashaal
20

Answer:

Chemical that is used to preserve animals and plant specimens in museums is formaldehyde.

Explanation:

Preparation of specimen is done by fixing it. It is done by injecting the specimen with the chemical that prevents the decaying process (also known as autolysis). The chemical that is mostly used is formaldehyde and when formaldehyde is dissolved in water it is known as formalin which is also used as preservative.

Answered by mindfulmaisel
7

Answer:

Formaldehyde is the special chemical that is used to preserve animals and plants specimen in museums.  

Explanation:

It is used by injecting the chemical inside plants or animals to prevent it from decaying. This process is also called as autolysis. Formaldehyde can be used by mixing it with water which is known as formalin which is also one of the preservative chemical. Formalin is also a chemical to preserve the dead bodies and dead plants.  

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