Question

Bacteria under a microscope

If antibiotics typically target peptidoglycan in a cell wall, then which type of bacteria would be more difficult to kill and why?
. Bordetella pertussis
. Bacillus anthracis
. Brucella canis

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

All bacteria are haploid structures; they can trap iron using siderophores, and can also perform fermentation processes.

Gram-positive bacteria appear violet because they absorb cresyl violet stain.

Gram-negative bacteria appear red because they absorb safranin stain.

Cell wall of bacteria is mainly made up of peptidoglycan:

Gram positive: It is thick with extensive cross-linking.

Gram negative: It is thin with minimal cross-linking.