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What 2 genera of bacteria are gram variable?

Two genera of bacteria that are gram variable are Mycobacterium and Corynebacterium. Gram variable bacteria may appear to be both gram-positive and gram-negative due to differences in their cell walls.


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Gram-positive bacteria will appear purple or blue under a microscope due to retaining the crystal violet dye. Gram-negative bacteria will appear red or pink under a microscope due to losing the crystal violet dye and taking up the safranin counterstain. Gram-variable bacteria may show both purple and red/pink colors due to variations in their cell wall composition. Gram-indeterminate results may occur if the staining process is not carried out correctly or the bacteria are atypical in their cell wall structure.


Why do Coxiella show variable Gram stain results-that is they may stain gram-positive or 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.


What kingdom is gram positive bacteria?

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Is azospirillum a gram positive bacteria?

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What are some of the reason for a Gram variable reaction?

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What is the structural difference in the cell walls of gram-negative bacteria that distinguishes them from gram-positive bacteria?

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Give the example for gram positivegram negative bacteria?

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