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You accidentally switch the Crystal violet and Safranin steps during your Gram stain. When you look under the microscope, what color will a Gram positive bacteria, like Staphylococcus aureus, be? Multiple Choice Colorless Red/Pink Purple

          You accidentally switch the Crystal violet and Safranin steps during your Gram stain. When you look under the microscope, what color will a Gram positive bacteria, like Staphylococcus aureus, be?
Multiple Choice
Colorless
Red/Pink
Purple

You accidentally switch the Crystal violet and Safranin steps during your Gram stain. When you look under the microscope, what color will a Gram positive bacteria, like Staphylococcus aureus, be?
Multiple Choice
Colorless
Red/Pink
Purple

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Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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Solved by Expert Pahal S

02/25/2022

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- In a typical Gram stain, the steps are: 1. Application of Crystal violet (primary stain) 2. Application of iodine (mordant) 3. Alcohol wash (decolorization) 4. Application of Safranin (counterstain) Show more…

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You accidentally switch the Crystal violet and Safranin steps during your Gram stain. When you look under the microscope, what color will Gram positive bacteria, like Staphylococcus aureus, be? Multiple Choice Colorless Purple Red