Slides containing adherent paraffin sections are immersed in __________________

Slides containing adherent paraffin sections are immersed in __________________ Correct Answer toluene

After fixation the tissue is dehydrated (using alcohols) and embedded in paraffin wax for mechanical support during sectioning. Slides containing adherent paraffin wax are immersed in the toluene which dissolves the wax.

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