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LPS is the abbreviation for found in the uppermost layer of the outer membrane.
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Solution
LPS is the abbreviation for lipopolysaccharide found in the uppermost layer of the outer membrane.
Explanation:
Lipopolysaccharides are large molecules consisting of a lipid and a polysaccharide composed of O-antigen, outer core, and inner core joined by a covalent bond.
They are found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, playing a crucial role in the structural integrity of the bacteria and protecting the membrane from certain kinds of chemical attack.