A cell biologist treated some cells with a stain. She found that the stain was concentrated within the mitochondria of many types of cells. Which conclusion could the cell biologist draw regarding the results of this test?

A.The stain could be used to identify mitochondria in living cells
B.The stain could be used to determine if cells were alive or dead.
C.All stains will be absorbed by mitochondria.
D.All mitochondria create stains.

I think the answer is B but i want to double check

Question

A cell biologist treated some cells with a stain. She found that the stain was concentrated within the mitochondria of many types of cells. Which conclusion could the cell biologist draw regarding the results of this test?

A.The stain could be used to identify mitochondria in living cells
B.The stain could be used to determine if cells were alive or dead.
C.All stains will be absorbed by mitochondria.
D.All mitochondria create stains.

I think the answer is B but i want to double check

anonymous · Answer

@amistre64  Can you help me with a question please?, thank you!

amistre64 · Answer

well, C and D seem to be absurd to me  that leaves A or B

and either option seems plausible to me .... but im not a biologist

anonymous · Answer

Which one would you choose?

amistre64 · Answer

flipping a coin isnt a good right answer predictor :)  i like A best, but dont know why

anonymous · Answer

I actually think its A too but B made since as well, but since oyu mentioned it A is more a reliable choice because it makes make since if you read it correctly, thank you for you help.

amistre64 · Answer

good luck with it :)

anonymous · Answer

I'll be sure to tell you how i do.

anonymous · Answer

Might need help with 2 more though if i can't find it in my book.