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Q.

Consider the following statements.

(A) Gram negative bacteria do not retain the stain when washed with alcohol.

(B) The outer face of outer membrane of Gram negative bacteria contains lipopolysaccharides, a part of which is integrated into the membrane lipids.

Select the correct option.

 

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a

Both (A) and (B) are true.

b

Both (A) and (B) are false.

c

(A) is true but (B) is false.

d

(A) is false but (B) is true.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Gram-ve bacteria do not retain the grams stain as it has more lipids in the outer membrane as well as in the cell wall. When treated with alcohol, huge pores are formed in the cell wall and outer membrane through which the stain is removed and diffused out.

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