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The major component of the bacterial cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria is LPS, Lipopolysaccharide. LPS helps protect the membrane from certain kinds of chemical attack and greatly contributes to the structural integrity of the bacteria.

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What is another name for Lipopolysaccharide?

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What type of bacteria has an lipopolysaccharide layer outside the peptidoglycan layer?

Gram-negative bacteria have a lipopolysaccharide layer (LPS) outside the peptidoglycan layer in their cell wall. The LPS layer serves as an endotoxin and is an essential component of the gram-negative cell envelope.


What is the unique chemical component of a Gram Negative cell wall?

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Is an endotoxin an A-B toxin?

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Is there an lps clownfish?

no there is not an lps clownfish.


What ic lps?

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Where is lps tom from lps popular?

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What is the code for the gar on LPS wii?

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Is there such thing as a lps dolphin?

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Any lps cheats?

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What LPS stands for?

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