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Question
Which component forms the bilayer membrane outside the peptidoglycan layer in Gram-negative bacteria?
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.