Which type of staining results in a clear object being viewed against a dark background
A) simple stain
B) negative stain
C) endospore stain
D) flagellar stain

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A negative stain involves staining the background instead of the specimen, resulting in a clear object being viewed against a dark background. Simple stains are used for basic visualization of the overall shape and size of the specimen. Endospore stains and flagellar stains are used to specifically stain endospores and flagella, respectively, and do not necessarily result in a clear object against a dark background.

Which Type of Staining Results in a Clear Object Being