Question

why safranin or methylene blue is used for temporary mount of slide of onion peel or cheek cell?​

Answer 1

The cells can be stained very easily using safranin solution. The cells are flat and irregular in shape, with no cell wall. The nucleus can be seen very prominently in the center of the cell. The nucleus of the cell is stained easily with the methylene blue stain.☺

Answer 2

Answer:

In an onion or cheek cell, it will make the cell wall more visible. It provides some contrast for viewing under a microscope. Methylene Blue– a blue stain that will color blood, bacteria, acidic or protein rich cell structures like nucleus, ribosomes, and endoplasmic reticulum