In performing a bacterial spore staining techniques, the primary stain is

A. Methylene blue
B. Cotton phenol blue
C. Carbolfuchsin
D. Malachite green
E. Crystal violet


Ans: D. Malachite green

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What will be an ideal response?

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Crossing over is facilitated by a ____ orientation between homologous chromosomes.

A. tightly angled B. separated, perpendicular C. tight, perpendicular D. separated, parallel E. tight, parallel

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The nuclear envelope is perforated with openings called nuclear ________ that regulate the movement of molecules through the envelope.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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