grams and leaf Flashcards

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1
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What are the 2 types of bacteria

A

Gram positive and gram negative

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Describe both gram positive and negative:
- inner cell membrane
- Cell wall
- Outer membrane

Do you know what the cells walls and outer membrane of bacteria is made

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Gram positive:
-Inner cell membrane is normal
-Cell wall is thicker
-Has no outer membrane
Gram negative:
-Inner cell membrane is normal
-cell wall is thinner
- Has an outer membranee

Cell wall is made of peptidolycan and outer membrane is made of lipposta

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Names of the 2 dyes used in gram stains

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Crystal violet and methylene blue

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