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MICROBIOLOGY
Topic 4 Quiz Gram Stain
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The primary stain of the Gram stain | crystal violet |
| The secondary stain (counterstain) in the Gram stain | safranin |
| The Gram stain differentiates bacteria into ______ groups. | 2 |
| _____ organisms have a thin peptidoglycan layer. | Gram negative |
| The decolorizer ()destainer) in the Gram stain | ethanol and acetone |
| Gram negative organisms have a thick peptidoglycan layer. | False |
| Using the Gram stain procedure, Gram positive organisms stain _____. | Purple |
| The mordant in the Gram stain | iodine |
| Organisms having a cell wall with an outer membrane | Gram negative |
| Using the Gram stain procedure, Gram negative organisms stain _____. | red (pink) |