Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 4 - Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells - Study Questions - Review - Page 109: 7d

Answer

The difference lies in the permeability of the cell wall.

Work Step by Step

With gram negative cells, the cell wall is more permeable, so more nutrients can enter through the cell wall without aid. However, with gram positive cells, the cell wall requires for diffusion to occur for these substances to be able to enter into the cell.
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