stains Flashcards
1
Q
fluorochrome dye that stains both gram positive and gram neg bacteria
A
acridine orange
2
Q
fluoresces as a bright orange when fluorescent microscope is used
A
acridine orange
2
Q
fluorochrome that binds to chitin in fungal cell walls
A
calcoflour white
2
Q
fluoresces as bright apple green or blue white
A
calcoflour white
3
Q
used to stain c. diphtheriae for observation of metachromatic granules
A
methylene blue
4
Q
negative stain used to visualize capsules surrounding certain yeasts such as cryptococcus spp.
A
india ink
