Name any two fixatives that are commonly used in biology and mention a group of organisms in which each of these fixatives is applied.
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3 days ago
1. Formalin: Formalin is commonly used as a fixative in histology to preserve tissues for microscopic examination. It is often used in the study of human and animal tissues.
2. Carnoy's solution: Carnoy's solution is a fixative commonly used in cytogenetics to preserve chromosomes for analysis. It is often used in the study of plant tissues, particularly in the field of plant genetics.
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3 days ago
1. Formaldehyde:
- Application: Animal tissues
2. Glutaraldehyde:
- Application: Plant tissues and electron microscopy