Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 3 - Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope - Study Questions - Review - Page 73: 9h

Answer

Red

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Although safranin is purple when applied to gram positive cells, it is red when applied to gram negative cells. This is important to note, for people often make the mistake of assuming that a certain stain will be the same regardless of the cell type that it is applied to.
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