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Staining dyes are used to stain the cells to make it visible under the microscope.

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The correct option is B True
  • Cells are usually colourless in nature and hence, cannot be seen without staining with dyes.
  • Thus, staining dyes are used to stain cells so that they can be visualised under the microscope.
  • Examples of staining dyes are safranin and methylene blue.

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