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Gentian violet has been used since 1890 for various dermatological conditions.
Gentian violet has been used since 1890 for various dermatological conditions.
True (A)
Ethanol is not used as a co-solvent for Gentian violet solution in this lab.
Ethanol is not used as a co-solvent for Gentian violet solution in this lab.
False (B)
Gentian violet is derived from gentian flowers.
Gentian violet is derived from gentian flowers.
False (B)
Gentian violet is used as a histological stain in Gram's Method.
Gentian violet is used as a histological stain in Gram's Method.
The main purpose of adding co-solvents is to reduce the solubility of compounds.
The main purpose of adding co-solvents is to reduce the solubility of compounds.
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Co-solvent
Co-solvent
A substance added to a primary solvent to increase the solubility of another substance.
Gentian violet
Gentian violet
An antiseptic dye used for topical treatments and staining.
Solvent
Solvent
A substance in which other substances dissolve.
Gentian violet solution (topical)
Gentian violet solution (topical)
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Ethanol
Ethanol
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Histological stain
Histological stain
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Gram's Method
Gram's Method
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