Question

Names and function of all types of dye used in microbiology

Answer 1

(1) Benzene ring - Benzene ring is the colourless part of a dye and it is basic structural component of a dye.

(2)chromophore - chromophore is the functional group of a dye that give colour to the stain.

benzene ring and chromophore is collectively known as chromogen.

(3)Auxochrome - auxochrome is the group that gives ionic property to the stain.

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