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What are Gram-Positive bacteria?

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Gram-positive bacteria appear bluish-purple colored under the microscope when treated with Gram's stain. This is because they have a very thick layer of peptidoglycan and hence can retain crystal violet stain.
Examples, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, etc.


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