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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.


Are most pathogenic bacteria gram-negative?

No, not all pathogenic bacteria are gram-negative. Pathogenic bacteria can be either gram-negative or gram-positive, depending on their cell wall structure. Some common gram-negative pathogenic bacteria include Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Neisseria meningitidis, while some gram-positive pathogenic bacteria include Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Enterococcus faecalis.


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.


Which is more sensitive to penicillin gram posite or gram negative?

Gram-positive bacteria are generally more sensitive to penicillin compared to gram-negative bacteria. This is because gram-positive bacteria have a thinner cell wall that is easier for penicillin to penetrate and disrupt, leading to cell death. Gram-negative bacteria have an outer membrane that provides some protection against penicillin, making them less susceptible.

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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 a homophone for gram?

A homophone for "gram" is "gramme." Both words sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.


How many words start with gram?

grammar, grammatical,


What is one hundredth of a gram called in words?

sexet


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 examples of gram positive and gram negative bacteria?

Some examples of gram-positive bacteria include Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Examples of gram-negative bacteria include Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.


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)


What are the difference between gram sabha and gram samsad?

gram sabha and gram samsad/sansad is the same thing. In many states is known as gram sabha while in some states like wesr bengal it is known as gram samsad/sansad.


What is the unit weigh which has four words and the last word is M?

gram