Question

multiple choice question
in which type of staining is the background stained but not the cells?

special
differential
simple
negative

Explanation:

Negative staining is a technique where acidic dyes stain the background, leaving the cells (which repel the acidic dye) unstained, creating a contrast between the clear cells and colored background. Special staining targets specific cell structures, differential staining distinguishes cell types, and simple staining colors the cells directly, so these do not match the described staining type.

Answer:

Negative