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MIC 121 CULTURE MEDIA Objective Question
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In Gram staining, how are Gram-negative rods typically differentiated from Gram-positive rods?
Options
A Gram-negative rods stain blue/purple, while Gram-positive rods stain pink/red.
B Gram-negative rods stain pink/red, while Gram-positive rods stain blue/purple.
Correct Answer
C Both types of rods stain green.
D Gram-negative rods stain yellow, while Gram-positive rods stain black.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Slide 34 explicitly states, "Gram negative rods stain pink/red while Gram-positive rods stain blue/purple."

Hint

Remember the distinctive final colors for Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria after the staining procedure.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: CULTURE MEDIA
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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