The four possible results after Gram staining are Gram positive, Gram negative, Gram variable and Gram in-determinant.
In the flagella stain, all cells appear purple due to the basic dyes used to stain the flagella. This uniform coloration helps visualize the flagella structure under the microscope. In contrast, the Gram stain uses a series of dyes to differentiate between Gram-positive (purple) and Gram-negative (pink) cells based on their cell wall composition.
No, acid-fast bacteria do not stain gram-negative when subjected to the gram stain.
Gram stain
The counter or secondary stain used in the Gram stain procedure is safranin.
Yogurt contains mostly lactic acid bacteria, which are Gram-positive bacteria. This means they will stain purple under a Gram stain.
Yes, the results agreed with the gram stain information in the textbook. The gram stain showed purple color for Gram-positive bacteria and pink color for Gram-negative bacteria, confirming their respective characteristics.
It is possible to decolourise gram positive bacteria and thus get false results of all gram negative organisms. Similarly, it is possible to under-decolourise and get all gram positive organisms. Ideally controls of known organisms should be run with each stain.
In the flagella stain, all cells appear purple due to the basic dyes used to stain the flagella. This uniform coloration helps visualize the flagella structure under the microscope. In contrast, the Gram stain uses a series of dyes to differentiate between Gram-positive (purple) and Gram-negative (pink) cells based on their cell wall composition.
No, acid-fast bacteria do not stain gram-negative when subjected to the gram stain.
Gram stain
Gram Negative
Coxiella species exhibit variable Gram stain results due to their unique cell wall structure, which contains features of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. They possess a thick peptidoglycan layer typical of Gram-positive bacteria, but also have an outer membrane similar to that of Gram-negative bacteria. This dual characteristic can lead to inconsistent staining, depending on the specific conditions and techniques used during the Gram staining process. Additionally, their intracellular lifestyle and atypical growth patterns further contribute to the variability in staining results.
Lactococcus Lactus is a gram positive bacteria and therefore retains the darker staining and therefore shows on a gram stain as dark blue/violet colour. This is because the thick peptidoglycan cell wall retains the primary crystal violet stain.
Protists are often stained using a silver stain, not a Gram stain.
The Gram stain is used for bacteria and not for viruses.
Enterobacter cloacae is a Gram-negative bacterium. It will stain pink or red in a Gram stain procedure.
Potassium hydroxide (KOH) can be used to confirm gram stain results by performing a KOH test, which differentiates between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria based on cell wall characteristics. When a bacterial sample is mixed with KOH, gram-negative bacteria will lyse and release their contents, resulting in a viscous, stringy solution, while gram-positive bacteria will remain intact and produce no viscosity. This test helps verify the gram stain results, especially in cases where the staining might be ambiguous. Thus, a positive KOH test indicates gram-negative bacteria, while a negative test supports gram-positive identification.