A gram-positive gonococcus is an organism that after being stained with crystal violet will:

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Staining procedures differentiate organisms by using dyes that have been found to stain some bacteria in specific ways.An example of this would be a Gram stain,in which bacteria are first stained with crystal violet,then treated with a strong iodine solution,decolorized with ethanol or ethanol acetone,and then counterstained with contrasting dye.Those retaining the initial stain are considered gram positive;those losing the stain but accepting the counterstain are considered gram negative.

A Gram-Positive Gonococcus Is an Organism That After Being Stained