Which of the Following Is Not True of the Outer

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the outer membrane?

• A) The innermost layer is a phospholipid bilayer.
• B) Porins create channels through the outer membrane.
• C) The uppermost layer is made of lipopolysaccharide.
• D) The lipid portion of the lipopolysaccharide layer is termed endotoxin.
• E) Gram-positive bacteria have an outer membrane.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

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Dividend Preference

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Voting Rights

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Dividends In Arrears

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