The predatory bacterium Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus is able to penetrate a gram-negative bacterium that has a slimy cell covering. What is the correct sequence of structures penetrated by B. bacteriovorus on its way to the prey's cytoplasm? Group of answer choices A. phospholipid membrane, capsule, peptidoglycan, lipopolysaccharide membrane B. lipopolysaccharide membrane, peptidoglycan, capsule, phospholipid membrane C. lipopolysaccharide membrane, capsule, peptidoglycan, phospholipid membrane D. capsule, lipopolysaccharide membrane, peptidoglycan, phospholipid membrane

The predatory bacterium Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus is able to penetrate a gram-negative bacterium that has a slimy cell covering. What is the correct sequence of structures penetrated by B. bacteriovorus on its way to the prey's cytoplasm? Group of answer choices A. phospholipid membrane, capsule, peptidoglycan, lipopolysaccharide membrane B. lipopolysaccharide membrane, peptidoglycan, capsule, phospholipid membrane C. lipopolysaccharide membrane, capsule, peptidoglycan, phospholipid membrane D. capsule, lipopolysaccharide membrane, peptidoglycan, phospholipid membrane

Biology 2e

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Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

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Chapter22: Prokaryotes: Bacteria And Archaea

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2VCQ: Figure 22.16 Which of the following statements is true? Gram-positive bacteria have a single cell...

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