Read the following statements on Gram staining:
A. Gram negative cells retain primary stain crystal violet because of thick peptidoglycan layer.
B. Iodine is used as mordant in Gram stain to retain CV-I complexes formed.
C. Safranin is the counter stain used.
D. Gram negative cells allow crystal violet stain to wash out, on addition of ethanol due to thin peptidoglycan layer.
E. Crystal violet is the counter stain used whereas safranin is the primary stain used in Gram staining.
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