In a gram stain, which compound stains the bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan?

In a gram stain, which compound stains the bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan?

In a gram stain, which compound stains the bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan?









A. iodine
B. safranin
C. decolorant
D. crystal violet
E. no compound; staining is an artifact of heat fixation












Answer: D