The Difference in Cell Wall Structure of Mycobacterium and Nocardia

question 10

Multiple Choice

The difference in cell wall structure of Mycobacterium and Nocardia compared to the typical gram-positive bacterial cell wall structure is

• A)more peptidoglycan.
• B)predominance of unique, waxy lipids.
• C)easily decolorized.
• D)presence of lipopolysaccharide.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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