Gram Staining Method
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Gram Staining Method Definition
This is a method (named after the Danish bacteriologist, Hans Christian Gram) for staining and identifying bacteria. It is based on the differential retention of a crystal violet-iodine complex within the cell membrane. Gram-positive organisms will appear blue-black or purple while Gram-negative organisms will appear red.
Gram Staining Method Synonyms
Gram Staining Method, GRAM, Gram Stain
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