4. histochemistry: demonstration of carbs, lipids and proteins Flashcards
1
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How to observe polysaccharides
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Periodic acid and Schiff
periodic acid breaks the bonds between adjacent carbon atoms then Schiff acid makes it go purple pink
2
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How to observe lipids
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sudan 111, sudan black and Nile blue
3
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How to observe mucopolysaccharides
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Alcian blue- nucleus stained red everything else blue