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One major difference in the envelope structure between gram positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria is the presence or absence of a cytoplasmic membrane. True or false?

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter13: Diversity Of Microbes, Fungi, And Protists

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5RQ: Prokaryotes stain as Gram-positive or Gram-negative because of differences in the_______. a. cell...

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