Canada balsam, a mounting agent used to make permanent slides, is obtained from the species of _____________.
A
Abies
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B
Cedrus
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C
Pinus
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D
Juniperus
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Solution
The correct option is B Abies Canada balsam is obtained from Abies balsamea. The resin does not crystallise or granulate on drying. It has a high refractive index as that of glass and is used as a mounting medium for microscopic objects and as a cement for lenses in optical work.