Which statement about bacteria is true:
Correct answer: B. Gram-negative bacteria have more lipids in their cell wall
- A. Gram-positive bacteria have more lipids in their cell wall
- B. Gram-negative bacteria have more lipids in their cell wall
- C. Lipids are absent in the cell wall of both gram-positive and negative bacteria
- D. Both have an equal amount of lipids
Explanation
The key difference in the cell walls of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria is the presence of an outer membrane in gram-negative bacteria, which contains lipids and contributes to their overall structure and properties.
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