When Performing a Gram Stain on a Gram-Negative Organism, the Crystal

question 6

Multiple Choice

When performing a Gram stain on a gram-negative organism, the crystal violet is absorbed into this outer cell wall layer, and then washed away with the acetone alcohol. What is the main component of the outer layer of the cell wall?

• A) Peptidoglycan
• B) Mycolic acid
• C) N-acetyl-D-muramic acid
• D) Lipopolysaccharide

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