Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780321994936
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 1CA
Endospores appear as colorless areas in a simple stain and in a
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Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (11th Edition)
Ch. 9 - What are the Gram reactions of Clostridium and...Ch. 9 - How might a capsule contribute to pathogenicity?...Ch. 9 - Prob. 3QCh. 9 - The flagella stain uses crystal violet, as does...Ch. 9 - How would an endospore stain of Mycobacterium...Ch. 9 - What type of culture medium would increase the...Ch. 9 - Prob. 3CTCh. 9 - Prob. 4CTCh. 9 - Endospores appear as colorless areas in a simple...
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