A. Gram stain
B. India ink
C. Ziehl-Neelsen stain
D. Giemsa stain
Which stain is commonly used to identify acid-fast bacteria?
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Explanation
The Ziehl-Neelsen stain identifies acid-fast bacteria, particularly Mycobacterium tuberculosis. These bacteria have waxy cell walls containing mycolic acids, which help them retain the primary stain after acid-alcohol treatment.

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