A Unique Feature of the Gram-Negative Bacterial Cell Wall Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

A unique feature of the Gram-negative bacterial cell wall is the presence of an outer membrane. Which statement is true concerning this feature?

• A) The outermembrane contains techoic acids linked to lipid A
• B) Contains the lipopolysaccharide, a pathogenic endotoxin
• C) Membrane consists of a bilayer of phospholipids
• D) Membrane consists of a bilayer of lipopolysaccharides

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