Some of the common solutes include: - Eosin: An acidic dye that stains cytoplasm and extracellular matrix pink. - Hematoxylin: A basic dye that binds to nucleic acids and stains nuclei blue. - Saffron: Used in trichrome staining to highlight connective tissues. These solutes are dissolved in various solvents, including water, alcohol, and xylene, to facilitate their application and penetration into tissues.
