Bacterial Staining Techniques
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why visualization of microorganisms in the living state is difficult?

  • Microorganisms are practically colorless when suspended in an aqueous medium
  • Microorganisms are transparent
  • Microorganisms are easily stained (correct)
  • Microorganisms are minute in size
  • What is the purpose of biological stains and staining procedures in microbiology?

  • To study microorganisms' properties and divide them into specific groups for diagnostic purposes (correct)
  • To kill microorganisms
  • To make microorganisms larger and easier to see
  • To make microorganisms more colorful
  • What is a stain (dye) chemically defined as?

  • A compound containing a benzene ring and an auxochrome group
  • An organic compound containing a chromophore and an auxochrome group (correct)
  • An inorganic compound containing a benzene ring
  • A compound containing a chromophore
  • Which staining procedure is NOT mentioned in the text?

    <p>Gram staining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the learning objectives of this section?

    <p>To learn the method for performing differential staining procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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