Which order below reflects the correct procedure for Gram staining?

A. alcohol/acetone-crystal violet-safranin-iodine
B. crystal violet-alcohol/acetone-iodine-safranin
C. crystal violet-iodine-alcohol/acetone-safranin
D. iodine-safranin-crystal violet-alcohol/acetone
E. alcohol/acetone-safranin-crystal violet-iodine


Answer: C. crystal violet-iodine-alcohol/acetone-safranin

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