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The difference between gram positive and negative bacteria lies in their_______________?

Correct answer: A. cell wall

  • A. cell wall
  • B. cell membrane
  • C. Nuclear material
  • D. Mesosomes

Explanation

The major structural difference is in the cell wall: Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer, whereas Gram-negative bacteria have a thin layer plus an outer membrane. Their nuclear material and cell membrane are not the basis of Gram staining.

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