Gram-Negative Bacteria _______

question 65

Multiple Choice

Gram-negative bacteria _______.

• A) have a more complex cell envelope with a greater variation in chemical composition
• B) appear purple following the Gram stain
• C) are generally more susceptible to antibiotics than gram-positive bacteria
• D) include all pathogens

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Definitions:

White Blood Cells

Cells of the immune system involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials.

Spleen

An organ located under the ribcage and above the stomach in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It acts in filtering and storing blood as part of the immune system.

Abdomen

The part of the body containing the digestive organs; located between the thorax and pelvis.

Stomach

The digestive organ in the gastrointestinal tract that breaks down food with acid and enzymes.