Basic Dyes Are _______

question 65

Multiple Choice

Basic dyes are _______.

• A) used in negative staining
• B) anionic
• C) repelled by cells
• D) dyes such as India ink and nigrosin
• E) attracted to the acidic surface of bacterial cells

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

Wall of the membranous labyrinth bordering the scala tympani; supports the organ of Corti.

Perilymph

The fluid that fills the space between the membrane lining the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, aiding in hearing and balance.

Superior Olivary Nucleus

A collection of neurons in the brainstem involved in auditory processing, particularly in the localization of sound sources.

High-Pitched Tones

Sounds that have a high frequency, perceived by the ear as sharp, squeaky, or shrill.