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Gram-positive

Classification of bacteria based on the cell wall structure by using Gram staining. Due to their thick walls, Gram-positive bacteria stain blue.

See also Gram-negative

Gram-positive — Gram-negative bacteria stain red. Due to their thick cell walls, Gram-positive bacteria stain blue.

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