You complete a Gram stain on Gram-positive bacteria;however,you over-decolorize your sample.What color will your bacteria be at this point?

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Over-decolorizing a Gram-positive bacteria sample during a Gram stain procedure will remove the crystal violet stain, allowing the counterstain (commonly safranin) to color the bacteria pink, which is characteristic of Gram-negative bacteria in properly stained samples.

You Complete a Gram Stain on Gram-Positive Bacteria;however,you Over-Decolorize Your