Safranin stains which of the following elements of the tissue?
A
Starch elements
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B
Lignified elements
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C
Protein elements
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D
Hard bast
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Solution
The correct option is C Lignified elements Safranin stains lignin regardless of whether cellulose is present. It is a basic red stain which is mainly used for differential staining. Thus, the correct answer is option B.