Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 4 - Bacteria and Archaea - 4.3 The Cell Envelope: The Boundary Layer of Bacteria - 4.3 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 96: 9

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Gram Positive cell walls have a thicker peptidoglycan layer and also a S layer composed of proteins, which form a capsule to protect the bacteria. This capsule helps the gram positive bacteria to avoid being engulfed.

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