Questions: The Gram stain below shows that the bacteria has a .
(Color of organisms pictured is pinkish-red)
- thick peptidoglycan
- thin peptidoglycan
- respiratory causing toxins
- flagella
Transcript text: The Gram stain below shows that the bacteria has a $\qquad$ .
(Color of organisms pictured is pinkish-red)
thick peptidoglycan
thin peptidoglycan
respiratory causing toxins
flagella
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Analyze the Gram Stain
The question states that the bacteria appear pinkish-red in the Gram stain. This indicates a Gram-negative result.
Step 2: Relate Gram Stain Result to Cell Wall
Gram-negative bacteria have a thin peptidoglycan layer in their cell walls. This is in contrast to Gram-positive bacteria, which have a thick peptidoglycan layer and stain purple.