Microbial Staining Techniques Quiz

What is the primary stain used in the Gram stain procedure?

• Safranin

• Crystal violet

• Methylene blue

• Carbolfuschin

Which component of the cell wall is identified using the Acid Fast Stain?

• Peptidoglycan

• Mycolic acid

• Lipopolysaccharide

• Capsule

In the Capsule Stain procedure, which stain is used as the primary stain?

• Crystal violet

• India Ink

• Malachite green

• Safranin

What is the purpose of the counter stain in the Gram stain procedure?

• To identify Gram-positive bacteria

• To identify Gram-negative bacteria

• To identify endospores

• To identify flagella

Which staining technique is used to identify the presence of endospores?

• Gram stain

• Acid Fast Stain

• Endospore Stain

• Capsule Stain

What is the primary stain used in the Acid Fast Stain procedure?

• Crystal violet

• Safranin

• Carbolfuschin

• Methylene blue

Which stain is used as the counter stain in the Endospore Stain procedure?

• Safranin

• Crystal violet

• Methylene blue

• Carbolfuschin

What is the primary stain used in the Endospore Stain procedure?

• Malachite green

• Crystal violet

• India Ink

• Safranin

Which staining technique does not involve a heat smear?

• Gram stain

• Acid Fast Stain

• Capsule Stain

• Endospore Stain

What is the counter stain used in the Acid Fast Stain procedure?

• Safranin

• Crystal violet

• Methylene blue

• Malachite green