Which of the following chemical can be used to stain chromosomes?

Acetocarmine

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Safranine

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Light green

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Eosin

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Solution

The correct option is C Acetocarmine
Acetocarmine is used to stain chromosomes, giving it a red colour that help to distinguish it from other organelles and materials. This stain can be used to stain chromosome to observe the morphology of chromosome during the cell cycle to observe the nucleus, duplication of DNA and movement.

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