Why is it easier to see onion cells after they are stained?

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Stains were developed for different applications precisely because they make objects or features of objects easier to see and differentiate. The stains make things easier to see because they were made for that purpose.

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the process of staining is to enhance the ridges, textures and colors of most substances under a microscope, for onions which is virtually transparent, straining shows the details of it, i hope this helped, if not sorry
~Mau

First answer by Quirkyquantummechanic. Last edit by Mau11. Contributor trust: 28 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 8 [recommend question]

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