What is the Difference Between Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria?
There are several difference between Gram positive and Gram bacteria:
Gram Positive Bacteria
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Gram Negative Bacteria
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Peptidoglycan layer (thick)
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Peptodoglycan layer (thin)
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Polysaccharides (thin)
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Lipopolysaccharides (thick)
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Teichoic Acid present
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Absent
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Ribitol present
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Absent
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Absent
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Porins
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Glycolipids
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Phospholipids
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