Question

which stain did you used while observing mitochondria in onion peel

Answer 1

Safranin stain should be used to stain the onion peel during experiment. Safranin stain is in pinkish-red color.

Answer 2

Safranin stain is used.

Safranin is a biological stain used in histology and cytology. Safranin is used as a counterstain in some staining protocols, colouring all cell nuclei red. This is the classic counterstain in both Gram stains, and endospore staining. It can also be used for the detection of cartilage, mucin and mast cell granules.