Which of the Following Statements About the Gram Stain Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Gram stain is most correct?

• A) Crystal violet differentially stains Gram-positive cells.
• B) Gram's iodine differentially stains Gram-positive cells.
• C) Ethanol differentially destains Gram-negative cells.
• D) Safranin differentially stains Gram-negative cells.

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