What Is the Best Explanation for a Gram-Positive Bacterium Appearing

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the best explanation for a Gram-positive bacterium appearing pink after performing a Gram stain?

• A) The crystal violet was left on for too long.
• B) The iodine was left on for too long.
• C) The decolorizer was left on for too long.
• D) The safranin was left on for too long.
• E) The stain was properly performed.

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