Chapter 3.3, Problem 2TQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The advantages and limitations of having single peptidoglycan in Gram-negative bacteria versus multiple layers of it in Gram-positive bacteria.

Introduction:

Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria are the two classifications of numerous bacterial species on the basis of the absorbance of the crystal violet dye. This bacterial differentiation was given by Hans Christian Gram. These bacterial classifications have various similarities and distinguishing features.