In the Gram stain procedure, which dye is used as the counterstain?

When performing a Gram stain on Bacillus megaterium, what staining result is expected under the microscope?

In a standard Gram stain, what color do Gram-negative bacteria appear after counterstaining?

In the Gram stain procedure, which reagent serves as the decolorizer?

In a standard Gram stain, what color do Gram-negative bacteria appear after the safranin counterstain step?

In the Gram stain procedure, which reagent serves as the mordant (forming a crystal violet–iodine complex)?

In the Gram stain procedure, which reagent serves as the decolorizing agent?

In the Gram stain procedure, what is the correct sequence of reagents applied to a heat-fixed bacterial smear?

In the Gram stain procedure, what is the correct sequence of reagents applied to a heat-fixed bacterial smear (excluding the initial water rinse)?