Q. The main difference between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria is

A) Cell membrane
B) Cell wall
C) Ribosome
D) Mitochondria
Explanation

The main difference between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria is due to cell wall. The cell wall of Gram negative bacteria contain Peptidoglycan (10%), lipopolysaccharides lipoprotein and phospholipid, while cell wall of Gram positive bacteria contain peptidoglycan (60-90%) , teichoic acid and lipids.

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