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    This document compares the key differences between Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria in a chart format. Gram-negative bacteria have a double-layered cell wall that is thinner, contain lipopolysaccharides, and an outer membrane. They are more resistant to physical disruption and antibiotics. In contrast, Gram-positive bacteria have a single-layered, thicker cell wall with peptidoglycan layers and teichoic acids. They are more susceptible to physical disruption and retain crystal violet dye. Some examples of each type are also provided.

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    This document compares the key differences between Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria in a chart format. Gram-negative bacteria have a double-layered cell wall that is thinner, contain lipopolysaccharides, and an outer membrane. They are more resistant to physical disruption and antibiotics. In contrast, Gram-positive bacteria have a single-layered, thicker cell wall with peptidoglycan layers and teichoic acids. They are more susceptible to physical disruption and retain crystal violet dye. Some examples of each type are also provided.

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    This document compares the key differences between Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria in a chart format. Gram-negative bacteria have a double-layered cell wall that is thinner, contain lipopolysaccharides, and an outer membrane. They are more resistant to physical disruption and antibiotics. In contrast, Gram-positive bacteria have a single-layered, thicker cell wall with peptidoglycan layers and teichoic acids. They are more susceptible to physical disruption and retain crystal violet dye. Some examples of each type are also provided.

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    This document compares the key differences between Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria in a chart format. Gram-negative bacteria have a double-layered cell wall that is thinner, contain lipopolysaccharides, and an outer membrane. They are more resistant to physical disruption and antibiotics. In contrast, Gram-positive bacteria have a single-layered, thicker cell wall with peptidoglycan layers and teichoic acids. They are more susceptible to physical disruption and retain crystal violet dye. Some examples of each type are also provided.

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    Comparison chart

    Gram-negative Bacteria versus Gram-positive Bacteria comparison chart

    Gram-negative Gram-positive
    Bacteria Bacteria
    Gram reaction Can be decolorized to accept Retain crystal violet dye and
    counterstain (safranin) and stain stain blue or purple
    pink or red

    Cell Wall They have a wavy and double- Their cell wall is smooth and
    layered cell-wall single-layered

    Cell Wall thickness The thickness of the cell wall is 8 to The thickness of the cell wall
    10 nanometres is 20 to 80 nanometres

    Peptidoglycan Thin (single-layered) Thick (multilayered)


    layer

    Lipid and 20 to 30% Very low


    lipoprotein content

    Lipopolysaccharid High Virtually none


    e (LPS) content

    Teichoic acids Absent Present in many

    Periplasmic space present Absent

    Outer membrane Present Absent

    Mesosome Mesosome is less prominent. Mesosome is more


    prominent.

    Porins Occurs in Outer Membrane Absent

    Flagellar structure 4 rings in basal body 2 rings in basal body

    Morphology Non-spore forming rods Cocci or spore-forming rods


    Gram-negative Bacteria versus Gram-positive Bacteria comparison chart

    Gram-negative Gram-positive
    Bacteria Bacteria
    Toxins produced Primarily Endotoxins Primarily Exotoxins

    Resistance to Low High


    physical disruption

    Inhibition by basic Low High


    dyes

    Susceptibility to Low High


    anionic detergents

    Resistance to Low High


    sodium azide

    Resistance to Low High


    drying

    Cell Wall Low (requires pretreatment to High


    Disruption by destabilize outer membrane)
    Lysozyme

    Antibiotic More resistant More susceptible


    Resistance

    Examples Escherichia, Salmonella, etc. Staphylococcus,


    Streptococcus, etc.

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