Q. Which of the following is not characteristic of Gram positive bacteria?
A) Cell wall is smooth
B) Mesosomes are distinctive prominent
C) Basal body of flagellum contains two rings
D) Murein content of cell wall is 70-80%
Explanation
In 1884, a Danish Biologist, Christian Gram developed a stain, which revealed that bacteria can be divided into two natural groups, $i.e.,$ Gram positive and Gram negative due to differences in their cell wall structure. The outer membrane is present in Gram positive bacteria.
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