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Canada balsam, a mounting agent used to make permanent slides, is obtained from the species of

A

Abies

B

Cedrus

C

Pinus

D

Juniperus

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Canada balsam is obtained from Abies balsamea the resin down not crystallise or granulate on dryinkg. It has a high refractive index as that of glass and is used as a mounting medium for microscopic object and as a cement for lenses in optical work.
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