Which histological stain is commonly used to identify mast cells and cartilage matrix?
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Correct answer: Toluidine blue
Toluidine blue is a basic dye that demonstrates metachromasia in tissues. Mast cell granules and cartilage matrix often show a color shift when stained with this dye.
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