Describe the Gram-Negative Cell Envelope

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Essay

Describe the Gram-negative cell envelope. Why are porins necessary in the outer membrane of Gram-negative cells?

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Definitions:

Lacunae

Small cavities in bone or cartilage tissue housing osteocytes or chondrocytes, cells essential for bone maintenance and cartilage elasticity.

Canaliculi

Microscopic canals in bones that allow for the exchange of nutrients and wastes between blood vessels and osteocytes.

Periosteum

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints, crucial for bone growth and healing.

Trabeculae

Beam-like structures of compact bone, providing structural support and strength within various bones.