Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (12th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
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ISBN: 9780134605203
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 1CT
Methylene blue can be prepared as a basic stain or an acidic stain. How would the pH of the Stain affect the staining of bacteria?
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Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (12th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
Ch. 5 - Of what value is a simple stain?Ch. 5 - What is the purpose of heat-fixing the smear?Ch. 5 - Another method of fixing smears is to use methanol...Ch. 5 - In heat-fixing, what would happen if too much heat...Ch. 5 - Methylene blue can be prepared as a basic stain or...Ch. 5 - Prob. 2CTCh. 5 - Bacteria can be seen without staining. Why, then,...Ch. 5 - Quality control staff in a sterilization unit of a...
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