Question

Name the stain used in preparing a temporary mount of cheek cell

Answer 1

Methylene blue is used to stain the cheek cell taken out of the inside of mouth.

For staining the onion peels, a dilute solution of safranin is used.

A minimum of 2 to 3 minutes of keeping the cell in contact with staining agent is required after which, the excess is removed via blotting paper.

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