GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

MICROSCOPE PARTS MAGNIFICATION RESOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which stain do you use when viewing cheek cells under a microscope?
A
Methyl Blue
B
Iodine
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Methods. Take a clean cotton swab and gently scrape the inside of your mouth. Smear the cotton swab on the centre of the microscope slide for 2 to 3 seconds. Add a drop of methylene blue solution and place a coverslip on top.

Detailed explanation-2: -Methylene blue is used to impart a blue colour to cheek cells. This makes them easily observable under a microscope.

Detailed explanation-3: -What does methylene blue stain? Methylene blue, also known as methylthioninium chloride, can be used to stain or highlight parts of animal, bacteria, and blood tissue specimens in microbiology. Use it to closely observe the shapes, structures, and locations of dead cells and other tissues!

Detailed explanation-4: -Methylene Blue is a popular alkaline stain used to view microscopic life in brilliant color. It helps make cells show up against their background, where their shape can help you determine what they are (their morphology).

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