AIIMS2001Botany-Microbiology

AIIMS 2001 Botany Bacterial Cell Wall MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Some Gram -ve bacteria have peptidoglycan and an extra layer of

A

lipo-polysaccharide

B

lipo-protein

C

protein

D

both (a) and (c)

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Gram-negative bacteria have an outer membrane containing lipo-polysaccharides and proteins, in addition to peptidoglycan.

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