Assume you stain Bacillus by applying malachite green with heat and then counterstaining with safranin. Through the microscope, the green structures are
A) capsules.
B) endospores.
C) flagella.
D) cell walls.
E) The answer cannot be determined.

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The malachite green with heat staining method is commonly used to visualize endospores in Bacillus. These endospores will appear green under the microscope while the rest of the cell will be counterstained with safranin and appear pink or red.

Assume You Stain Bacillus by Applying Malachite Green with Heat