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we stain onion and cheek cells for the following reasons:

To prevent the cells from drying quickly

To preserve them

To disinfect them

To make the organelles clearly visible

By doing so you will get a clear picture on the microscope and dear reader also remember that you should always keep the cove slid carefully to avoid bubbles in the mount.

Hope this piece of information has helped you. All the best

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