MicroBiology

Simple and Differential Staining

STAINING METHODS INTRODUCTION Staining is technique used in microscopy to enhance contrast in the microscopic image. Stains and dyes are frequently used in biological tissues for viewing, often with the…

The Cell Wall of Bacteria

Unlike in plant cells, the cell wall in prokaryotic bacteria is composed of peptidoglycan. This molecule is unique to bacterial cell wall composition. Peptidoglycan is a polymer composed of double-sugars…