Chapter 3, Problem 5RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The comparison of cell envelope structures of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and also mention the weakness and strength of each cell envelope.

Introduction:

Gram staining is a technique which helps in distinguishing the groups of bacteria on the basis of the composition of the cell wall. This staining separates the bacteria into Gram-negative and Gram-positive categories on the basis of the cell coloring either red or violet. Bacteria absorb color after the process of gram staining.