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During the preparation of a temporary mount of leaf peel, the excess glycerine is removed by:

(1) dipping slide in water

(2) a blotting paper

(3) a cotton cloth

(4) tilting the slide

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The excess of glycerine is removed by using a blotting paper. Excess of glycerine, interferes with observation of the specimen under the microscope.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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