Multiple choice

A type of mounting in which the specimen usually undergoes a complex histological preparation that may involve cutting it into very thin sections with a microtome, fixing it to prevent decay, removing any water contained in it, staining specific parts of it with Canada balsam is

  1. strew mount

  2. wet mount

  3. permanent mount

  4. dry mount

  5. temporary mount

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Prepared mount or permanent mount is a mounting in which the specimen usually undergoes a complex histological preparation that may involve cutting it into very thin sections with a microtome, fixing it to prevent decay, removing any water contained in it, staining specific parts of it with Canada balsam.