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What is the purpose of the iodine solution in Gram staining?

To remove purple color from the cell

To apply a pink counterstain

To rinse away excess crystal violet

To attach crystal violet to the cell (correct)

What role does the decolorizing solution play in Gram staining?

To remove crystal violet from the cell (correct)

To rinse away the iodine solution

To attach safranin to the cell

To produce large crystal violet iodine complexes

Which of the following is true regarding capsule staining?

Capsules may be removed if staining is not done gently (correct)

Dye sticks to capsules and cells with equal affinity

Capsules are water-resistant structures

Capsules are easily observable under a microscope

What distinguishes endospores from other cell structures?

Endospores are resistant to harsh conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which staining technique is used to observe structures like capsules and endospores?

Special staining Signup and view all the answers

Why is an alcohol solution applied after the iodine in Gram staining?

To remove the purple color from the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a simple stain?

To color the entire cells evenly and observe the shape of the cell Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical is not commonly used in chemical fixation to stabilize and lock macromolecules in position?

Methylene blue Signup and view all the answers

What staining technique allows identification of major bacterial groups by using more than one color dye?

Differential staining Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of heat fixation when preparing bacterial samples for staining?

It can destroy the internal structure and enzymes due to heat Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stain was invented by Hans Christian Gram in 1884?

Gram stain Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of crystal violet in a Gram stain?

To bind to cells as the primary stain Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of endospore staining in microbiology?

To observe the capsules surrounding bacterial cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of counterstaining with safranin in the described staining method?

To stain endospores pink while leaving cells green Signup and view all the answers

Why is fixation crucial in preparing specimens for microscopy?

To kill and preserve the structure of cells and tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which staining technique would be most suitable for observing the external structures of bacterial cells?

Flagella staining Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of visualizing endospores using special staining techniques?

To detect highly resistant structures within bacterial cells Signup and view all the answers