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Feulgen reaction

An aldehyde specific reaction based on the formation of a purple-colored compound when aldehydes react with fuchsin-sulfuric acid; deoxyribonucleic acid gives this reaction after removal of its purine bases by acid hydrolysis; used as a nuclear stain.

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