Stains Flashcards
1
Q
Methylene blue
A
All purpose stain. Binds strongly to acids (H+ in DNA )
2
Q
Acetic Orcein
A
Binds to DNA and stains chromosomes dark red
3
Q
Eosin
A
Stains cytoplasm
4
Q
Sudan red
A
Stains lipids
5
Q
Iodine
A
Stains starch - no starch in human body - only plant
6
Q
Differenrial staining
A
Process uses stains that bind to specific organelles