Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 3MCQ
Carbolfuchsin can be used as a simple stain and a negative stain. As a simple stain, the pH is
- 1. 2.
- 2. higher than the negative stain.
- 3. lower than the negative stain.
- 4. the same as the negative stain.
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