The Acid-Fast Stain

Multiple Choice

The acid-fast stain

A) is useful for distinguishing a small group of organisms, including Mycobacterium AND reflects differences in cytoplasmic membrane structure.
B) is useful for distinguishing a small group of organisms, including Mycobacterium AND uses carbolfuchsin and methylene blue.
C) is useful for distinguishing a small group of organisms, including Mycobacterium AND uses carbolfuchsin and safranin.
D) is useful for distinguishing a small group of organisms, including Mycobacterium AND uses crystal violet and safranin.
E) is useful for distinguishing a small group of organisms, including Bacillus AND uses crystal violet and safranin.