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Which of the following dyes is best suited for staining chromosomes

A

Basic Fuchsin

B

Safranin

C

Methylene blue

D

Carmine

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The correct Answer is:
d
Actually for Chromosome studies G bandina us- ing Giemsa is done most widely. Less commonly O band- ing using Quinacrine is done. These 2 are used more widely for animal cells. For plant chromo~omes Acetocarmine is used. Basic Fuchsin, Safranin and Methylene Blue are nuclear stains. NCERT Exemp ar gives the answer as Carmine
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