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Question
Which of the following fungal stains primarily stains the carbohydrates in fungal cell walls blue?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Lactophenol cotton blue specifically stains the carbohydrates in fungal cell walls blue. PAS stain causes a magenta color, Grocott's colors cell walls brown to black, and Trypan blue stains fungal structures.
Hint
Think about the specific color produced by the stain for fungal cell walls.