Which of the following statements about the systemic effect of bacterial cells is true?
Correct answer: B. Gram-negative bacteria are more likely to cause systemic effects because their outer membrane protects them from antibiotics
- A. Gram-negative bacteria are more likely to cause systemic effects because they lack an outer membrane, which means they can more quickly infect host cells
- B. Gram-negative bacteria are more likely to cause systemic effects because their outer membrane protects them from antibiotics
- C. Both Options A and B are correct
- D. None of these options are correct
Explanation
gram-negative bacteria have thinner membranes, which allows them to resist many antibacterial medicines.
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