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Explain why Gram-negative bacteria are more resistant to biocides than Gram-positive bacteria. Be specific and descriptive in your response. A description of the differences between Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria should be included, along with an explanation of why any of those differences would have anything to do with the actions of biocides.

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Explain why Gram-negative bacteria are more resistant to biocides than Gram-positive bacteria. Be specific and descriptive in your response. A description of the differences between Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria should be included, along with an explanation of why any of those differences would have anything to do with the actions of biocides.

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Gram positive and gram negative bacteria differ in their cell walls. gram positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer and an outer membrane protect the gram negative against many antibiotics that could otherwise damage the peptidoglycan layer or inner cell.

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