Question

can the scientists use the samples they have already stained with the mallory stain to study goblet cell numbers and morphology? a) yes, the outline of the cell, the nucleus and mucus each have a different color. b) no, we can not distinguish between the goblet cell cytoplasm, nucleus and mucus

Explanation:

Mallory stain can differentiate between various cell - components based on their chemical composition and affinity for the stain. Since the outline of the cell, nucleus, and mucus in goblet cells have different chemical properties, they will take up the stain differently and thus can be distinguished.

Answer:

a) Yes, the outline of the cell, the nucleus and mucus each have a different color.