Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 3 - Microscopy and Staining - Self Quiz - Page 75: 11

Answer

Commonly used dyes in microbiology are cationic (positively charged) or basic dyes that are attracted to negative cell components (such as in most bacterial cell walls) and anionic (negatively charged) or acidic dyes that are attracted to positively charged cell material.

Work Step by Step

Commonly used dyes in microbiology are cationic (positively charged) or basic dyes that are attracted to negative cell components (such as in most bacterial cell walls) and anionic (negatively charged) or acidic dyes that are attracted to positively charged cell material.
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