Which biological stain is used in histology and cytology to colour all cell nuclei red?
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SSC CHSL 6th June 2022 Shift-3
Methyl orange
Incorrect AnswerPhenolphthalein
Incorrect AnswerCresol red
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Methyl orange is primarily used as a pH indicator in titrations, not for staining cell nuclei.
- Safranin is often used in histology and cytology for staining cell nuclei red, particularly in plant tissues.
- Phenolphthalein is also a pH indicator, used to demonstrate acidity and basicity in chemical solutions.
- Cresol red is another pH indicator and not typically used for biological staining.
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