Bio 2010 - Microbiology » Summer 2022 » Gram Stain Technique Quiz

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Question #1
Which of the following describes the best way to dry the smear before heat fixing?
A.   Use a fan
B.   Blow it
C.   Warm it over the flame
D.   Air-dry
Question #2
Why is it important that you don’t put too much water to prepare the smear?
A.   Water may carry contaminants
B.   It will cause the cells to swim away
C.   Water can dilute the stain
D.   It will take too long to dry the smear
Question #3
Which of the following is the Gram's primary stain?
A.   Safranin
B.   Crystal violet
C.   Acetone- Alcohol
D.   Loeffler's methylene blue
E.   Carbolfuchsin

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