Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, Loose Leaf Edition (12th Edition)
Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, Loose Leaf Edition (12th Edition)
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Author: James G. Cappuccino, Chad T. Welsh
Publisher: PEARSON
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To explain: The function of copper sulphate in spore staining.

Introduction: The pathogenicity of a microbe is increased greatly by the existence of a capsule because the capsule defends the bacteria against the phagocytic actions by white blood cells and thereby prevents the antibody or complement fixation. Capsule staining is mainly used to differentiate the capsular material from the bacterial cell.    

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