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:

To study goblet cell numbers and morphology, one needs to distinguish between different cell - components. Mallory stain should provide color - coding to differentiate the cell outline, nucleus, and mucus for proper study.

Answer:

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