While staining a mixed culture of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, switching the order of steps 2 and 3 would result in ______________________.

a. all bacteria appearing purple
b. all bacteria appearing clear
c. all bacteria appearing pink
d. a change in the Gram reaction; Gram-negative cells would appear purple while Gram-positive cells would appear pink.


Answer: c. all bacteria appearing pink

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