Microbiology - 003 - Bacterial Smear and Simple Stain

 

Because bacteria are, for the most part, transparent, we use stains to give them color for microscopic observation. Making a bacterial smear prepares the bacteria to be stained and a simple stain is a quick and easy way to observe bacteria.

The Microbiology Undergraduate Program is administered by the Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology, with the involvement of professors from a wide range of departments.