Which type of bacteria has less amount of lipids in them:
Correct answer: D. Gram-positive
- A. Positive bacteria
- B. Negative bacteria
- C. Gram-negative
- D. Gram-positive
Explanation
Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer and no outer lipid membrane which gives a positive result in the gram stain test appearing purple. Gram-negative bacteria have a thin peptidoglycan layer and an outer lipid membrane that appears pink.
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