Which of the following can only be determined by observing bacteria that have been stained through a light microscope?  Choose all that apply.

Which of the following can only be determined by observing bacteria that have been stained through a light microscope?  Choose all that apply.

Which of the following is the counterstain used in the acid fast stain?

Which of the following terms describe the COLORED dyes used in the Gram staining technique?  Choose all that apply.

Personal items on the lab bench should be limited to ________________.  Choose all that apply.

Which of the following is the counterstain used in the acid fast stain?

Why might it be important to perform a Gram stain on bacterial cells?  Choose all that apply.

Which of the following terms describe the COLORED dyes used in the Gram staining technique?  Choose all that apply.

The inoculating loop should be placed in the hottest part of the flame _____________________________.

Excessive heat fixation can cause damage to which of the following structures, lowering the quality of the stained preparation.  Choose all that apply.