In Hematoxylin staining solutions, what are the mordants used to demonstrate nuclear and cytoplasmic structures?
A)Alum
B)Copper
C)Iron
D)Both A and C

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Both A and C
In Hematoxylin staining solutions, the mordants used to demonstrate nuclear and cytoplasmic structures are both alum and iron. The mordants form lakes or colored complexes in which the color produced depends on the salt used. Ferric salt lakes are colored blue-black and color blue for aluminum salt lakes.

In Hematoxylin Staining Solutions, What Are the Mordants Used to Demonstrate