Why do we stain cells while observing them under microscope? Give a list of the stains which we generally use to observe. [3 MARKS]

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Microscope Cell Staining is a technique used to enable better visualization of cells and cell- parts under the microscope.
By using different stains, a nucleus or a cell wall becomes easier to view.
A list of common stains used are
methylene blue
iodine dye
safranin

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