Question

Which are Characteristic of Gram positive bacteria?

Answer

Thickness of cell wall is 150-200Ǻ. Cell wall is signal layered, smooth and in contact with the cell membrane with 2-4% lipid content and 70-95% murein. Mesosome common, pill rarely present Mostly coccus, non-capsulated, flagellation less common. Teichoic acid present, more sensitive to antibiotics.