It is a histological dye used for the demonstration of acid mucins?
A)Alcian blue
B)Night blue
C)Methylene blue
D)Victoria blue

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Alcian blue
A histological dye used for the demonstration of acid mucins is Alcian blue. This substance forms electrostatic bonds with certain tissue components containing carboxyl or sulfate groups. It uses 3% acetic acid at a pH of 2.5. All the other options are not used for the demonstration of acid mucins.

It Is a Histological Dye Used for the Demonstration of Acid