Methylene blue and safranine impart _____ to the cells.

size

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Solution

The correct option is C
colour

Cells appear colourless when placed under a microscope. So, they are stained or dyed for observation using chemicals like safranine and methylene blue. These compounds impart colours to the cells making it easy to be observed and studied under a microscope.

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