Why are frozen sections commonly used for lipid staining techniques?
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Correct answer: Lipids dissolve during paraffin processing
Lipids are dissolved by organic solvents used during paraffin embedding. Frozen sections preserve lipids, allowing them to be visualized with lipid-specific stains.
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