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 - Concept Connections - Bloom's Levels 4 and 6: Analyze and Create - Page 107: 3

Answer

It is important to identify gram reaction of the bacteria, because gram positive and gram negative bacteria requires different types of antibiotics. An antibiotic designed for gram positive bacteria will not be effective against gram negative and vice versa.

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It is important to identify gram reaction of the bacteria, because gram positive and gram negative bacteria requires different types of antibiotics. An antibiotic designed for gram positive bacteria will not be effective against gram negative and vice versa.
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