Mycolic acids are exclusively present in Mycobacterium spp. and can be distinguished by a(n) ________ staining procedure (which is, therefore, a diagnostic utility to identify mycobacteria)

A) acid-fast
B) DAPI
C) Gram
D) lipo


Answer: A

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