gram staining

Question 1

whats the purpose of gram staining

Answer 1

used to differentiate bacteria into 2 major groups based on differences in their call wall structure

Question 2

what colour do gram positive bacteria go and why

Answer 2

retain crystal violet stain due to having a thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell walls.

Question 3

what colour do gram negative bacteria go and why

Answer 3

do not retain the purple stain and appear pink/red after taking up the counterstain. Thinner peptidoglycan layer and an outer membrane.

Question 4

how is gram staining helpful

Answer 4

Classified bacteria quickly
Choosing the right antibiotics
Identifying bacterial species

Question 5

why is accurate identification of disease essential

Answer 5

Correct diagnosis leads to correct treatment
it aids in avoiding antibiotic resistance,
good cost efficiency
helps reduce harm to non targets
Prevents the spread
Effective quarantine measures
Protects native ecosystems
Legal and regulatory compliance
Pubic health