Gram's Iodine Solution
Item Name Code (INC) 10513
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Additional Information for Gram's Iodine Solution
Gram's Iodine Solution is a type of staining solution used in microbiology. It is named after the Danish bacteriologist Hans Christian Gram, who developed the Gram staining technique. Gram's Iodine Solution is used as part of the Gram staining process to differentiate bacteria into two groups: Gram-positive and Gram-negative.
Gram's Iodine Solution is typically composed of iodine, potassium iodide, and water. It is used after the initial staining with crystal violet dye. The iodine in the solution forms a complex with the crystal violet dye, creating a larger molecule that is trapped within the cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria. This causes the Gram-positive bacteria to retain the purple color, while the Gram-negative bacteria can be decolorized and counterstained with a contrasting color.
In summary, Gram's Iodine Solution is an essential component of the Gram staining technique, which is widely used in microbiology to differentiate bacteria based on their cell wall characteristics.
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