Match the staining characteristics of certain bacteria and the diseases they cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-Bordetella pertussis
A)Gram-positive reaction (+)
B)Gram-negative reaction (−)
C)Gram-variable reaction

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​Match the staining characteristics of certain bacteria and the diseases they cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Bordetella pertussis
A)​Gram-positive reaction (+)
B)​Gram-negative reaction (−)
C)​Gram-variable reaction
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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bordetella pertussis, the bacterium that causes whooping cough, is a Gram-negative bacterium. This means it does not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining procedure, instead taking up the counterstain (usually safranin) and appearing pink or red under a microscope.

​Match the Staining Characteristics of Certain Bacteria and the Diseases

Match the Staining Characteristics of Certain Bacteria and the Diseases