What would happen if you reversed th order of the mordant and the primary stain?

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Abel Sullivan

Biology

30 July, 14:19

What would happen if you reversed th order of the mordant and the primary stain?

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Sebastian Paul · Answer 1

If you reversed the order of the mordant and the primary stain then no staining would occur. The mordant is used to enhance the staining, so if this was added first, this process will not work because there would be nothing for it to bind to.