Difference Between Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria

 Gram staining  is a special technique which is used to stain bacteria. This technique was developed by Christian Gram in 1884. The stain  stain used in Gram staining is called Gram stain. Chemically Gram stain is a weakly alkaline solution of crystal violet or gentian violet.

On the basis of cell wall structure and its stain ability wit Gram stain, bacteria are grouped into two categories. They are Gram positive bacteria and Gram negative bacteria.


The bacteria which retain the colour of the stain are called Gram positive bacteria. Examples of Gram positive bacteria

The bacteria which lose the colour of the stain are called Gram negative bacteria. Examples of Gram negative bacteria

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