Multiple choice

Which of the following is a negatively charged stain (anion)?

  1. Methyle blue

  2. Crystal violet

  3. Hemotoxylene

  4. Eosin

  5. Basic fuchsin

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Eosin is a negatively charged stain (anionic) that binds positively charged groups on protein and phospholipids. This is also known as an acidic stain.