Which structure is most prominently highlighted by PAS staining in kidney tissue?
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Correct answer: Glomerular basement membrane
PAS stain highlights carbohydrate-rich structures such as basement membranes. In kidney tissue, the glomerular basement membrane appears strongly magenta.
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