Which of the following statement is true? A. Gram negative bacteria have thicker peptidoglycan layer B. Safranin stain gives the cell a pink red color C. lodine is a de-staining agent D. Gram positive bacteria lose the crystal violet/iodine stain complex when washed with alcobel

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15. Which of the following statement is true?

 

A. Gram negative bacteria have thicker peptidoglycan layer

 

B. Safranin stain gives the cell a pink red color

 

C. lodine is a de-staining agent

 

D. Gram positive bacteria lose the crystal violet/iodine stain complex when washed with alcobel

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