Question

Read the following statements and choose the correct answers from the options given below:
(A). In Neisser’s stain, Neisser’s methylene blue is used as a counter stain.
(B). Granular part stains blue-black in color by Neisser’s stain in bacteria.
(C). Negative staining is used for the identification of the capsule.
(D). By using Hiss method of capsule stain, capsules stain yellowish-green in color.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (B) and (D) only
• (A) and (C) only
• (A) and (B) only
• (B) and (C) only

Hint:

Negative staining is a key technique in microbiology for identifying bacterial capsules

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Granular parts in bacteria stain blue-black in color with Neisser’s stain and negative staining is used for the identification of the capsule