Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Gram

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about Gram staining?

• A) The Gram stain differentiates between the three domains.
• B) In a Gram-negative cell, the crystal violet-iodide complex is retained by multiple layers of peptidoglycan.
• C) The outer membrane is disrupted by the decolorizer.
• D) Human cells appear Gram-positive.
• E) The mordant is used so that Gram-negative cells may be observed.

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