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Grad eboo 2/27/2017 11:00 AM A 35.9/100 2/24/2017 o5:33 AM Print Calculator Periodic Table Question 8 of 11 Map Sapling Learning Why do Gram-negative bacteria tend to be more resistant to antibiotics than Gram positive bacteria? O Gram-negative cells do not have channels that more readily allow the entry of antibiotics. O Gram-negative cells lack the type of protein markers that antibiotics target for attack. O Gram negative cells have a thicker peptidoglycan layer that impedes the entry of antibiotics. O Gram-negative cells have an outer membrane that impedes entry of the drugs into the cell. Fol Iton Chuck Answer 5 Next Exit

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Answer is Gram negative cells have an outer membrane that impedes entry of the drugs into the cell.

Gram positive bacteria have thick peptidoglycan layer has an outer membrane. But gram negative bacteria have thin peptidoglycan layer and an extra outer mebrane made of lipopolysaccharide and protein.

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