PGI MCQ for Medical PG Preparations .. NIME | Capsule is demonstrated by... MCQ

Capsule is demonstrated by
A. Gram stain
B. India ink preparation
C. Nigrosin stain
D. Albert’s stain
E. McFadyene reaction

Ans. A.Gram stain, B.India ink preparation, C.Nigrosi stain, D.McFadyene reaction

 Capsule is outer most layer of the bacterial cell. Capsule made up of glycocalyx moiety. It will help in inhibiting phagocytosis, that will increase the virulence of the organism. Capsular antigen ‘K’ can be identified with specific antiserum