Non-Analogous Stains: Nigrosin vs. Crystal Violet & Beyond

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QUESTION:

Which of the following is not a functionally analogous pair of stains?

a. nigrosin and malachite green

b. crystal violet and carbolfuchsin

c. safranin and methylene blue

d. ethanol-acetone and acid-alcohol

e. none of the above

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QUESTION:

Which of the following is not a functionally analogous pair of stains?

a. nigrosin and malachite green

b. crystal violet and carbolfuchsin

c. safranin and methylene blue

d. ethanol-acetone and acid-alcohol

e. none of the above

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The staining is the process in which the stain is added to the sample to create a contrast between the sample and its background. The stained sample will be easier to visualize through the microscope. The stains which have the same function are known as functionally analogous pairs of stains.

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Uncover the nuances of stain functionality in microbiology with a focus on identifying non-functionally analogous pairs. This video provides an in-depth comparison of commonly used stains like Nigrosin Malachite Green and Crystal Violet.


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