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Is the classification of cyanobacteria based on Gram staining positive or negative?

The classification of cyanobacteria is based on Gram staining, which is typically negative.


Could you use Congo red for positive staining or crystal violet for negative staining?

Congo red is primarily used as a negative stain, as it binds to the polysaccharides in the cell wall of certain bacteria, resulting in a red appearance against a blue background. Crystal violet, on the other hand, is commonly used for positive staining; it is the primary stain in the Gram staining procedure, where it stains the peptidoglycan layer of Gram-positive bacteria, turning them purple. Thus, Congo red is not suitable for positive staining, while crystal violet is not typically used for negative staining.


What is the best use of negative staining?

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Is the acid fast staining result positive or negative for the sample?

The acid-fast staining result for the sample is positive.


Why can treponema denticola be seen with negative staining?

Because it is a Gram-negative bacterium and can be stained with Gram-negative stain.


Why is the technique called negative staining?

Because the cell wall repels the binding of the negative stain therefore the cells do not stain. Because of this the background is stain with the dye used and the bacteria remain colorless. Basically your staining the background, that is, you are not directly staining the cells.


What is a negative stain?

A negative stain is a type of staining technique used in microbiology where the background surrounding the specimen is stained dark, leaving the specimen colorless and transparent. This method is particularly useful for visualizing certain microbial structures that may be difficult to see using other staining techniques.


What types of organisms are subjected to Negative Staining Technique?

Bacteria .


What microbes are negative?

Those which show pink colour in gram staining are gram negative bacterialike E.coli


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What counter stain is used in gram staining?

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Is a coverslip used during negative staining?

No, a coverslip is not typically used during negative staining. In negative staining, the specimen is mixed with a contrast dye that stains the background rather than the specimen itself, allowing the cells to stand out against the dark background. This technique is often performed directly on a microscope slide without a coverslip to preserve the morphology and details of the specimen.