JOCELYN F.

asked • 09/09/21

What is the molecular nature of the substance responsible for the acid-fast property of an organism?

What is the molecular nature of the substance responsible for the acid-fast property of an organism?

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Samavia G. answered • 09/09/21

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The acid-fast stain is used to identify acid-fast organisms (resist decolorization by acids during staining procedures)

The high mycolic acid content in organisms' cell walls is responsible for their acid-fastness, which results in a staining pattern of poor absorption followed by strong retention.


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