What is an endospores and how does stain penetrate it
Heat and chemical resistant. Formed from a lack of nutrients. Use 5 mins of steam
What are structural stains
Used to identify and study the structure of bacteria
What stains endospores
Malachite green
What bacteria are used in this lab
B. Megaterium
B. Subtilus
Describe the procedure for staining endospores
Please a piece of absorbant paper over the smear. Cover paper with Malachite green. Steam the slide for five minutes. Wash. Cover smear with safranin for 30 seconds wash. Blot