Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To determine: Differences between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Introduction: A technique called Gram stain, which is used in the identification and taxonomic division of bacteria, was developed by Hans Christian Gram, a Danish physician. There are two types of bacteria: gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The importance of difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria to humans.

Introduction: A technique called Gram stain, which is used in the identification and taxonomic division of bacteria, was developed by Hans Christian Gram, a Danish physician. There are two types of bacteria: gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

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