Biology

Question

The bacterial cells are killed in the step of the Gram stain protocol.

a. decolorizer

b. crystal violet

G. safranin

d. heat fix

c. iodine

Answer

Decolorizer.

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The decolorizer step of the Gram stain protocol is used to kill the bacterial cells. Crystal violet, iodine, and safranin are all used...