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View under microscope (1000X magnification).
Finally, a bright red dye called safranin is poured over the slide. Most bacteria will take up the safranin. In a Gram stain, the safranin is also called the "secondary stain" or "counterstain."
Finally, a bright red dye called safranin is poured over the slide. Most bacteria will take up the safranin. In a Gram stain, the safranin is also called the "secondary stain" or "counterstain."
The last picture shows how the final Gram stained sample looks.
The last picture shows how the final Gram stained sample looks.
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