Which May Result in Gram-Positive Bacteria Appearing to Be Gram-Negative

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which may result in Gram-positive bacteria appearing to be Gram-negative?

• A) Decolorizing too long AND using young cultures.
• B) Decolorizing too short AND using young cultures.
• C) Decolorizing too long AND using old cultures.
• D) Decolorizing too short AND using old cultures.
• E) Forgetting to decolorize AND using old cultures.

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