NEET Biology question
A transverse section of a stem is stained first with safranin and then with fast green following the usual schedule of double staining for the preparation of a permanent slide. What would be the colour of the stained xylem and phloem respectively?
Answer: (A)
Solution
In double staining, safranin stains lignified and suberised tissues (such as xylem) red/pink, while fast green stains cellulosic,
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