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

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the best explanation for a Gram-negative bacterium appearing purple after performing a Gram stain?

• A) The safranin was not applied.
• B) The decolorizer was not applied.
• C) The iodine was not applied.
• D) The crystal violet was not applied.
• E) The stain was properly performed.

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Definitions:

Overhead Allocations

The process of distributing indirect costs (overheads) across various cost objects, such as products or departments, based on predetermined criteria.

Departmental Overhead Rates

Overhead allocation rates used that vary by department within a company, recognizing that different departments incur different amounts of overhead costs.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Overhead Allocation Base

A measure or activity, such as direct labor hours or machine hours, used to allocate overhead costs to products or services.