After performing a Gram stain on a mixed culture of Gram-positive and Gram-negative cells, you realize that you omitted the iodine step. What would you expect to see if you observed the slide under the microscope?
A) pink Gram-positive and purple Gram-negative cells
B) purple Gram-positive and pink Gram-negative cells
C) pink Gram-positive and pink Gram-negative cells
D) colorless Gram-positive and pink Gram-negative cells
E) colorless Gram-positive and colorless Gram-negative cells

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The Answer is C

After Performing a Gram Stain on a Mixed Culture of Gram-Positive