2.3.3: Smear Visualization

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    2.3.3: Smear Visualization

    Obtain your assigned microscope. You will visualize your samples using a total magnification of 400x. Use colored pencils to depict your observations in the spaces below. Make note of shapes, sizes, arrangements, and stain results for each of your samples.

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    Blank specimen circle for drawing Gram stain observations.

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    Blank specimen circle for drawing Gram stain observations.

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    Blank specimen circle for drawing Gram stain observations.

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    Blank specimen circle for drawing Gram stain observations.

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    Blank specimen circle for drawing Gram stain observations.

    Complete the following chart for the results of each of the bacteria you stain using the Gram stain.

    Gram stain observation results
    Specimen (Species Name) Shape Color Following Gram Stain Is the specimen Gram-positive (G+) or Gram-negative?

     

     

         

     

     

         

     

     

         

     

     

         

     

     

         

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