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The word gram is derived from the Greek gramma, meaning a small weight.
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Is 1mg equal to 1million g?
No. It is one thousandth of a gram. In other words, there are 1000 mg to one gram.
What does gram negative on a serratia marcescens gram stain mean?
Bacteria are gram positive or gram negative. Serratia happens to be a gram negative bacteria. They appear pink on a gram stain. Gram positive bacteria stain to a purple color on a gram stain. We can classify and ID bacteria using their gram stain and shape. Some antibiotics only work on gram negative bacteria and some only work on gram positive bacteria. It helps a doctor know which antibiotic to use.
Why do physician perform a gram stain on a sample before prescribing an antibiotic?
In order to know whose the best antibiotic to be prescribed. There are some antibiotics that are specific of a gram type (they won't be useful on both types), while there are other antibiotics that have a greater effect on a specific Gram type than on the other one.
Is food poisoning negative or positive in a Gram stain?
There are a variety of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness: some are Gram-positive, others are Gram-negative. See Related Links.
What bacteria does erythromycin attack kill?
it kills aerobic and anaerobic gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria, its a broad spectrum antibiotic.
What words start with the prefix gram?
Some words that start with the prefix "gram" include grammar, gramophone, and telegram.
Words that end in gram?
anagramcardiogramdiagramengramhologramideogramkilogrammammogrammilligrammonogrampictogrampentagramprogramradiogramsonogramtelegram
What are some of the reason for a Gram variable reaction?
what are some of the reasons for a gram-variable reaction
What is one hundredth of a gram called in words?
sexet
How many words start with gram?
grammar, grammatical,
What does latin word gram mean?
There is no Latin word gram, but there are words with gram- as a root borrowed from Greek. Gramma in classical times referred to a unit of weight equal to a 24th of an ounce. Grammatica and related words refer to grammar.
Is 1mg equal to 1million g?
No. It is one thousandth of a gram. In other words, there are 1000 mg to one gram.
What does the suffix -gram mean?
The suffix gram means to draw or write. This is used in telegram.
What are some sentences with the suffix gram?
The monogram on the handkerchief was exquisitely embroidered. The hologram projected a lifelike image of the musician on stage. The telegram conveyed urgent news about the impending storm. The program outlined the schedule of events for the conference.
What does gram negative on a serratia marcescens gram stain mean?
Bacteria are gram positive or gram negative. Serratia happens to be a gram negative bacteria. They appear pink on a gram stain. Gram positive bacteria stain to a purple color on a gram stain. We can classify and ID bacteria using their gram stain and shape. Some antibiotics only work on gram negative bacteria and some only work on gram positive bacteria. It helps a doctor know which antibiotic to use.
Varieties of dhal Tamil words?
Bengal Gram ( Kadalai paruppu ) Red Gram/Toor dhal (Tuavaram paruppu) Black Gram (Ulatham paruppu/Urad dhal) Green Gram (Payatham paruppu/Moong dhal)
Should gram and pap be capitalized in a sentence?
no they are slang words. typically slang words souldn't be capitalized
