3.1 gram variability

Question 1

characteristic exhibited by GRAM POSITIVE BACTERIA only…

kay G(+) lang siya nangyayariiii.

Answer 1

GRAM VARIABILITY

note: magkakaroon siya ng G(+) & G(-) representation.

Question 2

colorless/ faint blue

Answer 2

gram ghost

Question 3

the TWO (2) Natural Gram Variability:

Answer 3

1. Mobiluncus spp.
2. Gardnerella vaginalis

Question 4

gram variability is acquired from??

(2) sources

Answer 4

1. OLD culture (refrigerated for > 24 hrs)
2. FRESH culture (incubated for < 24 hrs)

Question 5

CONCEPT of STAINING:

1. basic component
2. acidic component

Answer 5

1. acid stain
2. alkaline stain

HUH!? nakalagay ito sa transes!? correct me nga, guys.

Question 6

the four (4) contributing factors

Answer 6

1. use of OLD CULTURE
2. pH of staining agents
3. bacterial autolysis
4. staining reaction time

autolysis ~ self-digestion