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MIC 121 MCB 102 BACTERIA Objective Question

Question

After Gram staining, what color do Gram-negative bacteria appear?
Options
A Purple
B Blue
C Pink
Correct Answer
D Green
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 35 explains that Gram-negative bacteria 'appear pink after Gram staining' due to the safranin counterstain.

Hint

Remember the color of the counterstain used in the Gram staining process.

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