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Q: What organism has gram negative rods of varying size and shape?
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What are gram negative diplocci?

Gram negative diplocci is the name given to describe the structure and shape of the bacteria, Neisseria gonorrhoeae (the infective organism of the STD gonorrhea) as it is seen on the microscope using a technique call gram staining.


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A negative result for the spores stain indicate that the gram-negative organism is present. A positive result for a spore stain indicates that a gram positive organism is present.


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What shape are gram negative bacteria?

Gram negative bacteria is shaped like rods and stained a reddish pink color due to the gram staining process. Gram negative bacteria do not form spores.


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If the Gram Stain is completed properly, gram positive should stain purple; however, if you over decolorize a gram positive organism, the organism will appear appear pink, which is a gram negative reaction. To summarize, if you over decolorize a gram positive organism it will show as a gram negative organism.


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What color and shape is serratia marcescens?

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