Mycolic Acid Is a Waxy Cell Wall Material Found in Members

question 40

Multiple Choice

Mycolic acid is a waxy cell wall material found in members of the Genus Mycobacterium. Because of the waterproof nature of mycolic acid, which staining technique must be used to identify these bacteria under the microscope?

• A) Gram stain
• B) Ziehl-Neelson Acid-fast stain
• C) Endospore stain
• D) Malachite green

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