A microbiology student is presented with a bacterial culture of Staphylococcus aureus on mannitol salt agar (MSA). However, the student is unsure if S. aureus is Gram-positive or Gram-negative. What method(s) and staining technique should the student employ to determine its classification? Describe all the necessary steps and precautions for the microbiology student to arrive at the final conclusion. Your response must be in paragraph form. You may use headings to organize your response.
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