Congo red staining of amyloid deposits under polarized light demonstrates which characteristic feature?
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Correct answer: Apple-green birefringence
Amyloid stained with Congo red shows apple-green birefringence under polarized light. This optical property results from the organized beta-pleated sheet structure of amyloid fibrils.
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