Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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### Question: Cell Membranes in Bacteria

**True or False: both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria have a cell membrane inside of their cell wall.**

- ○ True
- ● False

**Explanation:**
The given answer is "False," indicating that the statement is incorrect. Both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria indeed have a cell membrane inside their cell wall. However, they differ in the structure of their cell walls. Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer and lack an outer membrane, while gram-negative bacteria have a thinner peptidoglycan layer and possess an outer membrane.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Question: Cell Membranes in Bacteria **True or False: both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria have a cell membrane inside of their cell wall.** - ○ True - ● False **Explanation:** The given answer is "False," indicating that the statement is incorrect. Both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria indeed have a cell membrane inside their cell wall. However, they differ in the structure of their cell walls. Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer and lack an outer membrane, while gram-negative bacteria have a thinner peptidoglycan layer and possess an outer membrane.
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