In Gram staining, ethanol-acetone is used as a

A) decolorizing agent.
B) counterstain.
C) mordant.
D) drying agent.
E) primary stain.


A
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Staining
Learning Outcome: 4.15

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