What is the purpose of iodine in the Gram stain? A. None of the other choices B. To rinse off excess reagent C. To act as a mordant D. To remove unstabilized crystal violet E. To act as a counterstain
Added by Sarah D.
Step 1
Step 1: The purpose of iodine in the Gram stain is to act as a mordant. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Jhankar T and 91 other Biology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
What mordant is used in Gram staining? a. crystal violet b. safranin c. acid-alcohol d. iodine
In the Gram stain, which of the following is the counterstain? safranin decolorizer iodine crystal violet
Sri K.
The colour of the iodine solurion is discharged by shaking with (a) Sodium sulphide (b) Sodium sulphate (c) Sodium bromide (d) Aqucous sulphur dioxidc
Recommended Textbooks
Biology for AP Courses
Objective Biology for NEET
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Transcript
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD