Human cheek cells are commonly stained with ........

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Human cheek cells are commonly stained with

methylene blue

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acetocarmine

eosine

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Explanation:

methylene blue

Methylene blue is used as a bacteriologic stain and as an indicator.
Methylene blue stains negatively charged molecules in the cell, including DNA and RNA.
This dye is toxic when ingested and it causes irritation when in contact with the skin and eyes

So, the correct answer is 'Methylene blue'