Crystal Violet Stains Gram-Positive Bacteria Because Gram-Positive Bacteria Have A(n)

question 16

Multiple Choice

Crystal violet stains Gram-positive bacteria because Gram-positive bacteria have a(n)

• A) outer membrane layer that collapses, trapping the crystal violet molecules.
• B) thinner peptidoglycan layer that allows the crystal violet molecules to pass through the pores.
• C) thinner peptidoglycan layer that collapses, trapping the crystal violet molecules.
• D) thicker peptidoglycan layer that collapses, trapping the crystal violet molecules.