Home
Class 10
BIOLOGY
Why do eosinophils turn orange-red m res...

Why do eosinophils turn orange-red m response to eosin, an acidic dye?

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Eosinophils**: Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune response, particularly in combating parasitic infections and in allergic reactions. 2. **Composition of Eosinophils**: The cytoplasm of eosinophils contains granules that are rich in basic proteins. These proteins have a positive charge. 3. **Nature of Eosin**: Eosin is an acidic dye, which means it has a negative charge. When eosin is introduced to a sample containing eosinophils, the acidic properties of eosin interact with the basic proteins present in the eosinophil granules. ...
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • LIFE PROCESSES IN HUMAN BEINGS - II (RESPIRATORY AND CIRULATORY SYSTEMS)

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise MASTERING THE CONCEPTS (Assertions and Reasons)|9 Videos
  • LIFE PROCESSES IN HUMAN BEINGS - II (RESPIRATORY AND CIRULATORY SYSTEMS)

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise ASSESSMENT TESTS |31 Videos
  • LIFE PROCESSES IN HUMAN BEINGS - II (RESPIRATORY AND CIRULATORY SYSTEMS)

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise MASTERING THE CONCEPTS (Knowledge and Understanding)|35 Videos
  • LIFE PROCESSES IN HUMAN BEING-I (DIGESTIVE AND EXCRETORY SYSTEMS)

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise ASSESSMENT TESTS (ANSWER THE QUESTIONS)|7 Videos
  • LIFE PROCESSES IN PLANTS

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise ASSESSMENT TESTS (ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS)|14 Videos
PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION-LIFE PROCESSES IN HUMAN BEINGS - II (RESPIRATORY AND CIRULATORY SYSTEMS)-MASTERING THE CONCEPTS (Application and Analysis)
  1. RBCs have biconcave, disc-like structure and they are tiny and flexibl...

    Text Solution

    |

  2. What is the role of liver in iron homeostasis?

    Text Solution

    |

  3. Why does spleen enlarge in a patient suffering from infections due to ...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. What is eosinophilia? How does it occur?

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Why do eosinophils turn orange-red m response to eosin, an acidic dye?

    Text Solution

    |

  6. Thrombosis is treated with heparin. Give reason.

    Text Solution

    |

  7. Netrophils act as body's natural antibiotics. Give reason.

    Text Solution

    |

  8. What is lymphocytosis? What does this condi- tion generally indicate?

    Text Solution

    |

  9. Why monocytes are called scavenger cells?

    Text Solution

    |

  10. How does platelets prevent bleeding?

    Text Solution

    |

  11. What are myocardium and myocardial infarction?

    Text Solution

    |

  12. Why blood from gastrointestinal tract is directly not transported to t...

    Text Solution

    |

  13. A person with swollen lymph nodes is generally treated with antibiotic...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. How does carbon monoxide poisoning occur?

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Is there any effect of altitude on breathing? Explain.

    Text Solution

    |

  16. We should avoid talking while eating. Give reason.

    Text Solution

    |

  17. Why does asthma cause breathlessness?

    Text Solution

    |

  18. Why is smoking related to emphysema?

    Text Solution

    |

  19. Why does our finger nail turn bluish in cold weather?

    Text Solution

    |

  20. What is pleurisy?

    Text Solution

    |