In performing a Gram's staining techniques, the decolorization reagent is

A. A mixture of acetone and alcohol
B. A mixture of different alcohols
C. A mixture of acid and alcohol
D. A mixture of acetone and ether
E. none of the above


Ans: A. A mixture of acetone and alcohol

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