Chapter 9, Problem 5SA

Summary Introduction

To determine

The reason behind the more susceptibility of Gram negative bacteria to heat than Gram-positive bacteria.

Introduction:

Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria both are responsible for causing infections in humans. Different antimicrobial drugs are used for the treatment of infections caused by these bacteria. Gram negative bacteria prove to be dangerous as it contains endotoxin in the outer membrane made up of lipopolysaccharides.