What can you conclude about the Acid-Fast stained specimen? Based on your observ

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What can you conclude about the Acid-Fast stained specimen?

Based on your observation of this acid-fast stained specimen, select ALL appropriate statements.

A. The pictured bacteria is probably Gram-negative B. This bacteria probably makes endospores C.  The pictured bacteria are possibly a type of mycobacteria D. The pictured bacteria probably produce lipopolysaccharide (LPS), also known as endotoxin. E.  The pictured bacteria are acid-fast F. The pictured bacteria have mycolic acid in their cell walls G. The pictured bacteria are non-acid-fast :

Explanation / Answer

All apprpriate statements are C,F,E.

The pictured bacteria are acid-fast,have mycolic acid in their cell walls and a type of mycobacteria.

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