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Description: A basophil has large granules in its cytoplasm. These granules stain dark blue to purple with a blue, alkaline dye (hematoxylin). (Something that is alkaline or is a base is the opposite of an acid.) Basophils get their name from their reaction to this dye, which is a base.
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