G. Gram Stain Process Flashcards
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Step 2: Mordent
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IKI grams (bind the primary stain)
Gram + = purple
Gram - = purple
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Step 1: Primary stain
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Crystal violet
Gram + = purple
Gram - = purple
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Step 3: Decolorizer
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Ethyl alcohol
Gram + = purple
Gram - = colorless
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Step 4: counter stain
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Satranin (second stain)
Gram + = purple
Gram - = pink