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Both Iodine and Methylene Blue will work - iodine is probably used more often for onion.

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How we can use acetocarmine to stain the onion root tip cells?

To stain onion root tip cells with acetocarmine, first immerse the root tip in acetocarmine solution for a few minutes to allow the stain to penetrate the cells. Then, rinse the root tip with water to remove excess stain while retaining the stained cells. Mount the root tip onto a slide with a drop of water and cover with a coverslip for observation under a microscope.


Why cant you use methylene blue when staining onion cells?

Methylene blue is not suitable for staining onion cells because it does not effectively bind to the distinct cell structures present in onion cells, such as the cell walls and nuclei. Toluidine blue or safranin O are commonly used stains for onion cells as they provide better contrast and visibility of cell structures.


What part of onion peel is used to prepare a temporary mount?

The best part to use is inside the bulb structure. Using the finger nail or fine forceps one should attempt to obtain a 'one cell thick' epithelial sample (i.e. should resemble a piece of peeling human skin after sunburn). This can then be stained with iodine after mounting on a microscope slide in order to facilitate the viewing of internal cell structures


Why do you stain the onion root cells?

Staining the onion root cells helps to make the cell structures more visible under a microscope. Different stains can highlight specific cell components such as the nucleus or cell walls, which aids in studying their structure and function. Staining also helps in distinguishing different cell types and stages of cell division during experiments.


What blood cell granules stain bright orange red when you use Wright's stain?

Eosinophils are the blood cells whose granules stain bright orange-red when using Wright's stain. This staining highlights their role in immune responses and inflammation.

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Why do you use iodine solution during the preparation of slide of onion peel?

Iodine solution is used to stain the cell contents in the prepared slide of onion peel. This helps highlight the cell structures and makes it easier to observe under a microscope, such as the nucleus and cytoplasm of the onion cells.


Use of acetocarmine in onion root tip squash?

Acetocarmine is a DNA specific stain like feulgen stain, so the super coiled chromosomes during different stages of mitosis present in the Onion root tip cells can be visualized perfectly by treating with this stain.


Which part of the green onion should I use in my cooking?

You should use the green part of the green onion in your cooking.


What stain to use on longbows?

You should probably use a sherry stain that way your longbow will stay with you a lot longer.


What can you use to remove smell from spoiled paint?

You can use an onion to remove the smell from spoiled paint. In the room or area where the bad smell is lingering, peel an onion and cut it in half. Place on a plate and leave it there for a couple of days.


Is it okay to use stain that has been frozen?

It depends on the stain. If it is a water base stain then no. If it is a oil or solvent base it should be fine.


Can I use onion salt in place of onion powder and how much would you use?

Yes, you can use onion salt in place of onion powder, but you should adjust the quantity due to the added salt content. A general guideline is to use about half the amount of onion salt as you would onion powder, and reduce any additional salt in the recipe accordingly. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of onion powder, use about ½ teaspoon of onion salt. Always taste and adjust to your preference.


Does the stain need to be shaken before use?

Yes, the stain should be shaken before use to ensure proper consistency and even application.


What should you use to clean a rug?

use soap and hot water then stain remover


How do you paint over oil base paint?

You should never paint a deck, the paint will peel (unless you live in a very arid climate I guess. The deck may be stained, you can put either oil or latex stain over old oil stain.


What cheese should you use for french onion soup?

It is standard to use either Emmental or Gruyère in the onion soup, but a resembling grated cheese may replace it if need be.


What stain should I use if I want to refinish my kitchen furniture?

Any dark stain looks good, but if you have a lighter, modern apartment you may want to go with a lighter stain.