Question

Why is glycerin used in temporary mount of leaf peel??

Answer 1

In temporary mounting glycerin is used for the following reasons...

1. it is a pretty good dehydrating agent

2. Due to its refractive nature it tends to reflect the light better and as a consequence the image is clearer and better under microscope- observation.

3. transparent so image is better

4. easy to slide a cover slip on a glycerin drop

MARK BRAINLIEST

Answer 2

It's a moisturizing agent .

It keeps the peel wet and prevents it from drying as it makes the observation through microscope hard.