The main difference between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria is
566 The main difference between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria is
Biology
Biological Classification
NEET
Moderate
2026
Question
Options
A) Cell membrane
B) Cell wall
C) Ribosome
D) Mitochondria
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b
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The main difference between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria is due to cell wall. The cell wall of Gram negative bacteria contain Peptidoglycan (10%), lipopolysaccharides lipoprotein and phospholipid, while cell wall of Gram positive bacteria contain peptidoglycan (60-90%) , teichoic acid and lipids.