Multiple choice

For what is negative staining used for?

  1. To demonstrate Bacterial spores

  2. To demonstrate Bacterial flagella

  3. To demonstrate Bacterial capsule

  4. To demonstrate Bacterial fimbriae

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Negative staining by India ink is used to demonstrate capsules. In these films, capsule is seen as a halo around bacteria.