Gram-positive bacteria differ from Gram-negative bacteria in the structure of their:
Correct answer: B. Cell wall
- A. Nucleoid
- B. Cell wall
- C. Cytoplasm
- D. Ribosomes
Explanation
The correct answer is B) Cell wall, as Gram-positive bacteria have a different cell wall structure (thick peptidoglycan layer) compared to Gram-negative bacteria (thin peptidoglycan layer surrounded by an outer membrane).
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