Which of the Following Is the Most Common Staining Procedure

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most common staining procedure, which differentiates bacteria according to the chemical composition of their cell walls?

• A) Gram stain
• B) Methylene blue stain
• C) Acid-fast stain
• D) Congo red stain
• E) Ziehl-Neelsen stain

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

An index to determine the range of deviation among values in a series.

Control Charts

A graph used to study how a process changes over time, displaying data points, a centerline, and control limits.

Out Of Control

A term often used in quality management to describe a process that does not operate within its set control limits, indicating variations that could lead to defects.

Upper Control Limit

The highest value on a control chart that signals when a process is out of control due to variables beyond normal fluctuations.