Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (12th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)

12th Edition

ISBN: 9780134605203

Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case

Publisher: PEARSON

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Can iodine be added before the primary stain in a Gram stain?

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Solution Summary: The author explains that iodide can be added or not added before the primary stain in a gram strain.

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