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What is the primary purpose of using Acidfast stain in microbiology?
What is the primary purpose of using Acidfast stain in microbiology?
- To visualize flagella on bacterial cells.
- To differentiate between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
- To identify the presence of spores in bacteria.
- To stain bacteria with a high lipid content in their cell wall. (correct)
Why is Ziehl-Neelsen stain known as the 'hot method'?
Why is Ziehl-Neelsen stain known as the 'hot method'?
- It uses a heat-based primary stain.
- It utilizes a heat gun to dry the stained slide quickly.
- It requires steam bathing the prepared smear after addition of the primary dye. (correct)
- It involves placing the stained slide under a hot lamp for visualization.
What color do acid-fast organisms appear as when stained using the Kinyoun stain?
What color do acid-fast organisms appear as when stained using the Kinyoun stain?
- Yellow
- Blue
- Green
- Red (correct)
Which of the following special stains is used to visualize capsule or slime layer in bacteria?
Which of the following special stains is used to visualize capsule or slime layer in bacteria?
What is the purpose of using LAMB (Loeffler Alkaline Methylene Blue) stain in microbiology?
What is the purpose of using LAMB (Loeffler Alkaline Methylene Blue) stain in microbiology?
Which staining method does not involve heat after adding the primary stain?
Which staining method does not involve heat after adding the primary stain?
What is the primary purpose of staining procedures in microbiology?
What is the primary purpose of staining procedures in microbiology?
Which of the following statements about simple stains is true?
Which of the following statements about simple stains is true?
What is the primary mechanism by which simple stains adhere to bacterial cells?
What is the primary mechanism by which simple stains adhere to bacterial cells?
Which type of differential staining procedure distinguishes between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
Which type of differential staining procedure distinguishes between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
According to the information provided, which of the following bacterial genera is an exception to the general rule for Gram staining of cocci?
According to the information provided, which of the following bacterial genera is an exception to the general rule for Gram staining of cocci?
Which of the following bacterial genera is an exception to the general rule for Gram staining of bacilli?
Which of the following bacterial genera is an exception to the general rule for Gram staining of bacilli?
