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What is the purpose of using a staining technique on bacterial cells?
What is the purpose of using a staining technique on bacterial cells?
- To remove the color from the cells
- To color the cells for easy determination of shape and size under the microscope (correct)
- To make the cells more transparent
- To change the shape of the cells
Which type of dyes bind to negatively charged groups in bacterial cells?
Which type of dyes bind to negatively charged groups in bacterial cells?
- Acidic dyes (correct)
- Basic dyes
- Methylene blue
- Crystal violet
What is the objective of using a simple staining technique for bacterial cells?
What is the objective of using a simple staining technique for bacterial cells?
- To show the morphological shapes and arrangement of bacterial cells (correct)
- To remove the color from the cells
- To change the size of the cells
- To make the cells more transparent
What is the general size range of bacteria in terms of diameter?
What is the general size range of bacteria in terms of diameter?
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Which type of stain gets inside the bacterial cell?
Which type of stain gets inside the bacterial cell?
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