Which is the correct order for the application of reagents in the Gram stain?

A. Crystal violet, alcohol/acetone, iodine, safranin
B. Iodine, safranin, crystal violet, alcohol/acetone
C. Crystal violet, safranin, iodine, alcohol/acetone
D. Safranin, crystal violet, alcohol/acetone, iodine
E. Crystal violet, iodine, alcohol/acetone, safranin


Answer: E

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