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Stains: Meaning, Purpose and Components| Microorganisms

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Stains 2. Purpose of Staining 3. Structural Components 4. Classification. Meaning of Stains: A stain is any colouring organic compound that, when combined with another substance, imparts a colour to that substance. The terms 'dyes' and 'stains' are often used interchangeably by biologists, but they are not the same. The [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:10:55+00:00September 16, 2016|Staining|Comments Off on Stains: Meaning, Purpose and Components| Microorganisms
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Preparation of Different Stains | Microscopy

In this article we will discuss about the preparation of different stains used in microscopy. 1. Acetocarmine (Semi chon): Reagents: 45% glacial acetic acid … 100 ml Carmine powder … 10 g Preparation: Mix the two; heat up to boiling. Cool, filter and store for future use. 2. Borax Carmine: Reagents: Aqueous borax solution … 4%. Carmine solution … 3%. [...]

By |2016-08-24T10:06:33+00:00August 24, 2016|Microscope|Comments Off on Preparation of Different Stains | Microscopy
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