Acetone is most commonly used as a fixative for:
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Correct answer: Frozen sections and enzyme histochemistry
Acetone is a rapid, dehydrating fixative that is often used at cold temperatures (4°C) to preserve enzymes and cell surface antigens in frozen sections or cytology smears.
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