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Question
Answer the following question.
A fresh section was taken by a student but he was very disappointed because there were only a few green and most colourless cells. Teacher provided a pink colour solution. The section was immersed in this solution and when observed it was much clearer. What is magic?
Solution
The pink coloured solution given by teacher must be a safranin stain. Safranin is used to stain plant tissues, especially lignified tissues such as cell wall and xylem.
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