5 Questions
In what type of media do Gram-positive bacteria treated with lysozyme lyse?
Low-osmotic-strength media
Which enzyme is responsible for hydrolyzing the β1→4 glycan linkage of the peptidoglycan backbone?
Lysozyme
Which compound disrupts the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, allowing access of lysozyme?
(EDTA)
What are the hydrolytic enzymes that attack peptidoglycan in bacteria called?
Autolysins
What prevents access of lysozyme to the peptidoglycan in Gram-negative bacteria?
Outer membrane of the cell wall
Test your knowledge about the enzyme lysozyme and its interaction with bacterial cell walls. Explore how lysozyme hydrolyzes the β1→4 glycan linkage of the peptidoglycan backbone and its effects on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
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