If the Decolorizer Is Not Left on Long Enough in the Gram-Staining

question 39

Multiple Choice

If the decolorizer is not left on long enough in the Gram-staining procedure,gram-positive organisms will be stained __________ and gram-negative organisms will be stained __________.

• A)purple; purple
• B)purple; colorless
• C)purple; pink
• D)pink; pink

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Definitions:

Cis-1,3-Dimethylcyclohexane

An isomer of dimethylcyclohexane where the two methyl groups are located on the same side of the cyclohexane ring.

Hydrogen Atoms

The simplest type of atom, consisting of one proton and one electron, fundamental to the structure of organic molecules.

Cis-1-T-Butyl-4-Methylcyclohexane

A specific isomer of a chemical compound characterized by the cis configuration of 1-tert-butyl and 4-methyl groups on a cyclohexane ring.

Stable Conformation

A specific spatial arrangement of the atoms in a molecule that is energetically favorable and has minimal strain.