lab 7 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the primary dye?
A
Crystal Violet
2
Q
What chemical is used as the mordant?
A
Iodine
3
Q
What is the decolorizer?
A
95% Ethanol, or Isopropanol (75%) and Acetone (25%)
4
Q
What is the secondary dye?
A
Safranin
5
Q
What is the final color of the gram-positive bacteria?
A
Purple
6
Q
What is the final color of the gram-negative bacteria?
A
Red