What are components stained with hematoxylin referred to as?
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The question is asking for the term that describes components that are stained with hematoxylin. This implies knowledge of histological staining techniques and the characteristics of various staining methods, specifically relating to the affinity that cellular components have for certain dyes.
Answer
heterochromatin and nucleoli
Components stained with hematoxylin are referred to as heterochromatin and nucleoli.
Answer for screen readers
Components stained with hematoxylin are referred to as heterochromatin and nucleoli.
More Information
Hematoxylin is used in the H&E staining system to specifically highlight the nuclear components of cells which include heterochromatin and nucleoli by coloring them deep blue-purple.
Sources
- HE staining overview - Leica Biosystems - leicabiosystems.com
- Hematoxylin and eosin staining - National Cancer Institute - cancer.gov
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