Gray staining method for flagella
Many bacteria are mobile due to the presence of one or more very fine thread-like, filaments structures called flag Ella’s,
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differential staining
Negative staining of endospores
Negative staining is one of the most popular methods to stain endospores in bacteria. The coloring power of acidic dye
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Popping test for endospore staining
Endospores are dormant structures formed in various bacteria under unfavourable conditions. Their size is irregular and highly refractile and heat-resistant.
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Acid fast staining of Mycobacterium
Certain bacteria (Mycobacterium spp.) and actinomycetes have waxy components of the cell wall, hence their cell wall has limited permeability.
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