India ink/ nigrosine Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of using India ink or nigrosine in microbiology?
A
• India ink or nigrosine is used to create a negative stain.
2
Q
What does negative staining involve?
A
• Only the background and not the organism.
3
Q
In which field of study is India ink or nigrosine commonly used to demonstrate the capsule of what organism?
A
• Used to demonstrate the capsule of C. neoformans.
4
Q
What color is the organism after negative staining with India ink or nigrosine?
A
• After negative staining, the organism appears colorless.
