If You Forgot to Apply the Safranin Counterstain While Performing

question 50

Multiple Choice

If you forgot to apply the safranin counterstain while performing a Gram stain,which outcome would you expect?

• A)Gram-positive bacteria would stain pink.
• B)Gram-negative bacteria would stain purple.
• C)Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria would be unstained.
• D)Gram-negative bacteria would be unstained.

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