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

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