gram staining

Question 1

what is the purpose of gram staining

Answer 1

to identify infections bacteria

Question 2

what is the steps of gram staining

Answer 2

1. smear bacteria onto the slide
2. fix the bacteria with heat via open flame of a bunsen burner
3. apply crystal violet
4. apply iodine
5. wash the bacteria with alcohol
6. apply saffranin

Question 3

what are some differences between gram positive and gram negative

Answer 3

gram positive has a thick cell wall whereas gram negative has a thin cell wall
gram negative has an inner and outer plasma membrane but gram positive doesn’t