Chemistry, asked by sekar7950, 1 year ago

Which compound can be used to preserve biological specimens?

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Answered by Vaishnavirai9896
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Formaldehyde ( Formalin ) is the preservative used to preserve biological specimens.
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Answered by hotelcalifornia
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Formaldehyde is a compound can be used to preserve biological specimens.

Explanation:

  • Formaldehyde shortly known as Formalin, which is also known as Methanal. It is an organic compound having the chemical formula as (H-CHO).
  • The Formalin acts as a disinfectant which helps to harden the tissues of a cell and also helps to keep the sample of specimen fresh without being ruined.
  • The piece of specimen which we want to be preserved will be kept at room temperature.
  • All kinds of biological specimens can be stored in this way.

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