Simple/Gram Stains

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Across
  1. 4. The gram stain is this type of stain
  2. 6. Used to decolorize in the gram stain procedure
  3. 7. type of paper used to blot dry smear after staining process is complete
  4. 9. a type of stain sometimes used in simple staining procedure
  5. 13. The first stain used in the gram stain procedure
  6. 15. Heat fixing coagulates a bacteria's ______ for better staining
  7. 16. Type of stain most commonly used in bacteriology
Down
  1. 1. Second stain used in the gram stain procedure
  2. 2. Bacteria will turn this color if it is gram positive
  3. 3. If prepared correctly, the smear should be slightly ________
  4. 5. Tool used in the transfer of water and microogranism to slide surface
  5. 8. Always avoid producing these by allowing an emulsion to air dry
  6. 10. Bacterial smear made prior to most staining procedures
  7. 11. Begin with this type of emulsion, for both staining procedures
  8. 12. Staining process that requires the use of only one dye per emulsion
  9. 13. Stains aid in providing this for viewing cells
  10. 14. Used as a counterstain in the gram stain procedure
  11. 15. Bacteria will turn this color if it is gram negative