Staphylococcus epidermis appears stained, whereas Escherichia coli appears stainless after the gram stain.
Staphylococcus is a Gram-Positive Bacteria i.e. it takes up the Gram stain.
Escherichia coli or E. coli is a Gram-Negative Bacteria i.e. it does not take up the Gram stain.
Gram Staining is done by immersing the bacterial sample in a solution of dye and then observing it under microscope after proper rinsing.
Gram Positive Bacteria are those bacteria that show a positive outcome on staining. Gram Positive Bacteria appear Stained after staining.
Gram Negative Bacteria are those bacteria that show a negative outcome on staining. Gram Negative Bacteria does not take up the stain and appear stainless.
The epidermis of Staphylococcus which is a Gram-Positive Bacteria appears to take up the stain whereas Escherichia coli which is a Gram-Negative Bacteria does not take up the stain.
Staphylococcus epidermis appears stained, whereas Escherichia coli appears stainless after the gram stain.
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