simple stain vs Gram stain, outline the procedure and identify the stains and explain function
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- Flood the slide with a single basic dye such as crystal violet, methylene blue, or safranin. - Rinse off excess stain with water. - Allow the slide to air dry. - Observe the stained bacteria under a microscope. Show more…
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