WB JEE Medical WB JEE Medical Solved Paper-2015

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    Which of these components is/are not present in Gram-negative bacteria?

    A)  Teichoic acid

    B)  Pseudomurein

    C)  Lipopolysaccharide

    D)  Mycolic acid

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

      Gram negative bacteria are a class of bacteria that do not retain crystal violet stain or Gram stain. They contain a thin peptidoglycan layer and outer membrane containing Lipopolysa ccharides (LPS). Teichoic acids or lipoteichoic acids are absent. Pseudomurein is present in Archaebacteria where it forms S-layer. Mycolic acid is a component of cell wall of Actino mycetes and Gram positive bacteria.


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