Which of the following statements does not accurately describe formaldehyde?
A)It penetrates the tissues rapidly
B)Formaldehyde fixes tissue specimens at a rapid rate of about 1mm per hour.
C)It is an ideal fixative for nucleic acids
D)It is one of the most commonly used aldehyde fixative

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It is an ideal fixative for nucleic acids
The use of formaldehyde as a fixative does not preserve nucleic acids. Therefore, making it an ideal fixative for nucleic acids is a false statement. All the other choices accurately describe formaldehyde.

Which of the Following Statements Does Not Accurately Describe Formaldehyde