Methylene Blue, Gram's crystal violet, and Safranin are all positively charged. which stain can be used for simple staining? Methylene Blue Safranin Gram's crystal violet a and b All of the above
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Since Methylene Blue, Gram's crystal violet, and Safranin are all positively charged, they can be used for simple staining as they will bind to the negatively charged cell walls of the microorganisms. Show more…
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