A dye absorbed by the cells themselves, making them stand out from the…

Question

A dye absorbed by the cells themselves, making them stand out from the background, is a:

Accepted Answer

A. Positive stain

1. The cells take up the colour.
2. The background stays clear.
3. It is a positive stain.
_Source: OpenStax Microbiology, Chapter 2, How We See the Invisible World._

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Passive stain

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Negative stain

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Neutral stain

A dye absorbed by the cells themselves, making them stand out from the background, is a:

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