The classification of prokaryotic cells into Gram - negative or Gram - positive depends on the characteristics of the following:

Select one:
a. The plasma membrane.
b. The ribosomes
c. The chromosomes.
d. The cell wall.

Question

The classification of prokaryotic cells into Gram - negative or Gram - positive depends on the characteristics of the following:

Select one:
a. The plasma membrane.
b. The ribosomes
c. The chromosomes.
d. The cell wall.

Accepted Answer

***D*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Gram Staining⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹The classification into Gram-negative or Gram-positive is based on the cell wall's properties, particularly its ability to retain the crystal violet dye during Gram staining. Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer that retains the dye, while Gram-negative bacteria have a thinner layer and do not retain the dye, instead taking up the counterstain (safranin or fuchsin).⚹◊What specific characteristics of prokaryotic cells are used to classify them as Gram-negative or Gram-positive?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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