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MIC 121 MCB 102 BACTERIA Objective Question

Question

Which component forms the bilayer membrane outside the peptidoglycan layer in Gram-negative bacteria?
Options
A Teichoic acid
B Glycocalyx
C Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
Correct Answer
D Murein
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 33 states that the 'bilayer membrane outside the peptidoglycan contains phospholipids, proteins, and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)' in Gram-negative cells.

Hint

This component is often associated with the outer membrane and can be an endotoxin.

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