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Following is used to stain fungi______________?

Correct answer: A. PAS

  • A. PAS
  • B. Fontania stain
  • C. Ferrous trichrome
  • D. Pearls prussian blue

Explanation

Periodic acid-Schiff stain highlights fungal cell-wall carbohydrates, making fungi readily visible in tissue sections. Prussian blue instead demonstrates iron, while the other listed stains are not the routine choice for fungi.

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