Question

The major advantage of the Gram stain in microscopy is that:

		a higher magnification can be achieved
		the reaction is the first step in identifying bacteria
		living organisms can be examined
		viruses can be identified

Answer 1

The major advantage of the Gram stain in microscopy is that:

the reaction is the first step in identifying bacteria.

The main benefit of a gram stain is that it helps to learn if you have a bacterial infection, and it determines what type of bacteria are causing it. This can help your doctor determine an effective treatment plan.

one of the first steps in identifying a bacterial isolate is the Gram stain, which allows for the determination of the Gram reaction, morphology, and arrangement of the organism.