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The decolorizer commonly used in various staining processes, such as in microbiology or histology, is typically alcohol, such as ethanol or isopropanol, or a mixture of acetone and alcohol. In Gram staining, for instance, 95% ethanol is used to decolorize the smear after the crystal violet and iodine steps. This process helps differentiate between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria based on their cell wall characteristics.
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What is the decolorizer used in the capsule stain?
The decolorizer used in the capsule stain is a dilute solution of 20% copper sulfate. It is used to remove the purple crystal violet stain from the background and bacterial cells, leaving only the capsule stained.
How do you make decolorizer for gram stain?
It is an alchoholic compound i.e. 95% ethanol.
What are two reasons why gram-positive cells may appear pink after the completion of the gram-stain?
If they were old and the cell membrane had degraded, or if you used too much decolorizer.
When did Liquid Liquid end?
Liquid Liquid ended in 1983.
How do you know if milk is a liquid?
Milk is an emulsion of fats in water.An emulsion is type of suspension: liquid in liquid.
What is the decolorizer used in the capsule stain?
The decolorizer used in the capsule stain is a dilute solution of 20% copper sulfate. It is used to remove the purple crystal violet stain from the background and bacterial cells, leaving only the capsule stained.
What color is moraxella catarrhalis after the decolorizer is used?
Moraxella catarrhalis is a Gram negative bacterium. Thus, after the decolorizer is used, its thin cell wall won't retain the primary stain. The stain is washed away, and Moraxella catarrhalis is colorless.
What would the results be if you used the TB decolorizer during the spore stain?
Depends if heat is used
How do you make decolorizer for gram stain?
It is an alchoholic compound i.e. 95% ethanol.
What does the decolorizer do in the process of gram staining?
The decolorizer in the process of gram staining removes the purple stain from bacteria that do not retain it, allowing them to be stained with a contrasting color. This step helps differentiate between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria based on their cell wall composition.
What is the purpose of the decolorizer in the gram staining process?
The purpose of the decolorizer in the gram staining process is to remove the purple stain from Gram-negative bacteria, allowing them to be counterstained with a contrasting color. This step helps differentiate between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria based on their cell wall composition.
What are two reasons why gram-positive cells may appear pink after the completion of the gram-stain?
If they were old and the cell membrane had degraded, or if you used too much decolorizer.
Why is timing so critical when decolourizing in Gram staining?
Timing is critical when decolorizing in Gram staining because if the decolorizer is left on for too long, it can wash away the crystal violet stain from Gram-positive cells, leading to a false negative result. Conversely, if the decolorizer is not left on long enough, the crystal violet stain may not be fully removed from Gram-negative cells, leading to a false positive result. Timing ensures accurate differentiation between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
What are the reagents and steps min a Gram stain?
The steps in Gram staining are:1. crystal violet added to the smear2. iodine, the mordant (this fixes the violet)3. a decolorizer made of acetone and alcohol4. safranin, the counterstainIf the cell is Gram +, the decolorizer can not remove the violet. If it is Gram -, the decolorizer can remove the violet and the cell can be then colored with the dye, safranin.Bacteria are grouped in 4 groups by Gram stain:Gram-positive, the cell wall retains crystal Violet.Gram-negative, the cell wall does not retain crystal Violet.Graham not reactive, no staining whatsoever.Graham variable, uneven staining.
When was Liquid Liquid created?
Liquid Liquid was created in 1980.
When did Liquid Liquid end?
Liquid Liquid ended in 1983.
If Liquid A mixes with liquid X but not with liquid Z what can be said about liquid A?
It depends on what liquid x is.
