Cytoplasm often stains poorly because its lipid content is removed by the organic solvents used in the clearing step in routine histological preparations. This problem is most likely to occur with cytoplasmic regions rich in which of the following organelles?

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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is rich in lipids, which are removed during the clearing step, leading to poor staining of these regions.

Cytoplasm Often Stains Poorly Because Its Lipid Content Is Removed