Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 462

Question: The main difference between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria lies in the composition of [CBSE PMT 1990, 2001]

Options:

A) Cilia

B) Cell wall

C) Neucleolus

D) Cytoplasm

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

In G+ (Gram?positive bacteria) cell wall is $ 200-300,\overset{o}{\mathop{A}}, $ thick having mucopeptides 85% and lipids 1?2% while in $ {G^{-}} $ (Gram-negative bacteria) cell wall is $ 100-200,\overset{o}{\mathop{A}}, $ thick and mucopeptides are 10?12% and lipids 80?90%.