can safranine be used for staining cheek cell

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No, safranine is not used for staining cheek cell.
Methylene blue is used for staining cheek cells.
Methylene blue is a dye that stains the cheek cells so that they can be observed easily. Even iodine can also be used to stain cheek cells if methylene blue is not available.

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can safranine be used for staining cheek cell

Dear student, No, safranine is not used for staining cheek cell. Methylene blue is used for staining cheek cells. Methylene blue is a dye that stains the cheek cells so that they can be observed easily. Even iodine can also be used to stain cheek cells if methylene blue is not available. Regards

Dear student,

No, safranine is not used for staining cheek cell.
Methylene blue is used for staining cheek cells.
Methylene blue is a dye that stains the cheek cells so that they can be observed easily. Even iodine can also be used to stain cheek cells if methylene blue is not available.

Regards