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What color is Gram- stain?

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Gram- negative bacteria turns red to pink after the gram stain is performed.

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Chlamydia trachomatis is Gram negative

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The gram stain uses a decolorizing product so it is possible to differentiate between the gram and the gram cells. Gram positive cells stain purple in color.


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What is the advantage of the gram stain over the simple stain?

gram staining differentiates between gram negative and gram positive bacteria by showing different colors. it shows blue or purple like color for gram positive bacteria and red color for gram negative bacteria. where as simple stain gives the same color to all the types of bacteria. hence it is difficult to differentiate between them.


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