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Electron Microscopy in Pathology

question 1 of 2 course: Biomedical Science(Degree)

Q: In electron microscopy, what is the primary role of osmium tetroxide as a secondary fixative?

To cross-link proteins and preserve tissue architecture
To dehydrate the tissue by removing water
To stabilize lipids and provide electron density to membranes
To stain nucleic acids for better contrast

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