Preservatives, Stains and Reagents
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology
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Overview
In biological studies, it is often necessary to examine cells, tissues, or organisms under the microscope or conduct experiments to detect specific substances. To ensure accurate observations, biological samples must be preserved, stained, or tested using specific chemicals. This chapter introduces
Key Concepts
Chemicals used to prevent decay
Chemicals used to prevent decay and maintain the natural structure of biological tissues. Examples include Bouin's fluid, Carnoy's fluid, and FAA (For
Chemicals that color specific parts
Chemicals that color specific parts of cells to make them visible under the microscope. Staining can be single (one stain), double (two stains), or mu
Substances used to detect or identify
Substances used to detect or identify specific compounds in biological samples. For example, Iodine solution detects starch, while Benedict's and Fehl
Learning Objectives
- Describe methods of staining
- List commonly used preservatives, stains, and reagents
- State the chemical composition of Bouin's fluid, Carnoy's fluid, Leishman's stain, Safranin, Acetocarmine, Methylene blue, Iodine solution, Benedict's solution, Fehling's solution, Ringer's solution, and FAA
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