Microbiology - Bacteria Morphology - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Bacteria Morphology - Section 1 (Q.No. 23)
23.
Periplasm is
the area between the inner and outer membranes of gram-negative bacteria
the area between the inner and outer membranes of Gram-positive bacteria
the interior portion of mitochondria
the area outside the cell membrane that is influenced by the polymers
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Oodaniels said:   8 years ago
Both gram negative and positive bacteria have periplasmic space; gram negative has higher volume.

Nidhi said:   8 years ago
There is no outer membrane in gram-positive bacteria.
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Abdirashid ahmed said:   8 years ago
A & B both correct because they have layers inner and outer.

DIKSHA SINGLA said:   9 years ago
The periplasm is a concentrated gel-like matrix in the space between the inner cytoplasmic membrane and the bacterial outer membrane called the periplasmic space in gram-negative bacteria. It has been found using cryo-electron microscopy, that a much smaller periplasmic space is present in gram-positive bacteria.

The periplasm may constitute up to 40% of the total cell volume of gram-negative bacteria, and this is a much smaller percentage in gram-positive bacteria.

So option A &B Both correct then how we can choose option A?

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