Question : A transverse section of stem is stained first with safranin and then with fast green following the usual schedule of double staining for the preparation of a permanent slide. What would be the colour of the stained xylem and phloem ? (A) Red and green (B) Green and red (C) Orange and purple (D) Purple and orange

Question : A transverse section of stem is stained first with safranin

1.	Question : A transverse section of stem is stained first with safranin and then with fast green following the usual schedule of double staining for the preparation of a permanent slide. What would be the colour of the stained xylem and phloem ? (A) Red and green (B) Green and red (C) Orange and purple (D) Purple and orange
Answer» RED and green Green and red Orange and yellow Purple and orange Solution :Red and green Xylem TISSUE becomes red colour safranin and phloem tissue becomes green COLOURED due to last green. No other GIVEN by safranin and fast green.