Microbiology - Identification of Bacteria - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Identification of Bacteria - Section 1 (Q.No. 13)
13.
Which of the following is a primary stain for acid fast staining of mycobacteria?
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Hedva said:
3 years ago
Instead of using crystal violet, carbol fuchsin is used. Acid fast staining is used to stain Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Cell wall contains high percentage of wax and lipid, acid fast staining will break the organism.
Cell wall contains high percentage of wax and lipid, acid fast staining will break the organism.
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