Question

When viewing onion cells under a microscope, a few drops of a certain solution are added to stain the cells and show these cells more clearly. What do you call that solution?
A. Salt Solution C. Iodine Solution
B. Sugar Solution D. Soap Solution

Answer 1

Answer:

When viewing onion cells under a microscope, a few drops of a certain solution are added to stain the cells and show these cells more clearly. What do you call that solution

Answer: Iodine Solution

Answer 2

C) Iodine Solution is added to stain the cells and show these cells more clearly.

• The Iodine tends to bind to starch, it stains the starch granules when the two come into contact making them visible.
• Iodine can be used as a stain to visualize the cytoplasm of yellow and white onions.
• It also confirms the fact that onion stores reserve food material in the form of starch.