Activities
A Simple Stain
- Describe the following three bacterial types (A. Bacillus subtilis, B. Staphylococcus aureus, C. Escherichia coli). Please give all relevant information that can be observed from a simple stain. The pictures can be enlarged to see shapes more clearly.
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2. Describe how a simple stain is performed. Which step(s) is/are done to ensure the specimen remains on the slide during the entire procedure?
