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Why is it essential to fix smears on slides before staining?

a. to cause swelling of the cell to make interior structures more visible

b. to provide a nutrient medium to sustain the bacteria

c. to attach them to the slide

d. to enhance the uptake of stains

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i believe that it is B
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