Multiple choice

The dyes used to stain cartilage in bone specimens is

  1. alizarin

  2. red 2G

  3. bismarck brown Y

  4. congo red

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bismarck brown Y is a diazo dye. It is used in histology for staining tissues. It stains acid mucins to yellow colour. It can be used with live cells. It is also used to stain cartilage in bone specimens.