Structural Comparison of Gram-negative and Gram-positive Bacteria (IMAGE)

Harvard University

Structural Comparison of Gram-negative and Gram-positive Bacteria

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Gram-negative bacteria's thick outer membrane prevents entry of toxic molecules, including antibiotics.

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Microbiology Concepts (http://microbiologyconcepts.blogspot.com/2017/03/bacteria.html)

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