In Gram staining, ethanol- acetone is used as a
A) counterstain.
B) drying agent.
C) mordant.
D) decolorizing agent.
E) primary stain.

Name: In Gram staining, ethanol- acetone is used as a A) counterstain. B) drying agent. C) mordant. D) decolorizing agent. E) primary stain.
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Ethanol-acetone is used as a decolorizing agent in Gram staining to differentiate between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria by removing the primary stain from Gram-negative cells.

In Gram Staining, Ethanol- Acetone Is Used as a