Gram-Negative Bacterial Cell Wall Structure

Acts as a protective barrier against harmful substances

Contributes to the structural integrity of the outer membrane

By incorporating D-amino acids into their peptidoglycan structure

<p>Proteins that form channels in the outer membrane for nutrient transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Attaching the LPS to the lipid A portion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By utilizing porins for selective permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Barrier to certain substances like antibiotics and enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Helps in evading phagocytosis and complement actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provides a barrier to certain antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proteins that form channels and permit passage of molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strengthen the wall and hold the outer membrane in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Substances can move into the cell through the adhesion sites instead of the periplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prevents loss of constituents like periplasmic enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mycoplasmas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Add strength and rigidity to the membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lysozyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Peptidoglycan synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Converted to protoplasts that continue to grow normally</p> Signup and view all the answers