Gram-Negative Bacteria Resist Staining with Crystal Violet Because Gram-Negative Bacteria

question 69

Multiple Choice

Gram-negative bacteria resist staining with crystal violet because Gram-negative bacteria have a(n)

• A) outer membrane layer that collapses, releasing the crystal violet molecules.
• B) thinner peptidoglycan layer that does not retain the crystal violet molecules.
• C) thinner peptidoglycan layer that collapses, releasing the crystal violet molecules.
• D) thicker peptidoglycan layer that collapses, releasing the crystal violet molecules.

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