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The Gram Stain: Identify and differentiate bacteria

Learning objectives

At the end of this simulation, you will be able to:

  • Describe the structure of the Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Appreciate theoretical and technical aspects of the Gram staining procedure
  • Know the most commonly made mistakes in Gram staining
  • Critically interpret the results of a Gram staining experiment using a light microscope