grams and leaf Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 types of bacteria
A
Gram positive and gram negative
2
Q
Describe both gram positive and negative:
- inner cell membrane
- Cell wall
- Outer membrane
Do you know what the cells walls and outer membrane of bacteria is made
A
Gram positive:
-Inner cell membrane is normal
-Cell wall is thicker
-Has no outer membrane
Gram negative:
-Inner cell membrane is normal
-cell wall is thinner
- Has an outer membranee
Cell wall is made of peptidolycan and outer membrane is made of lipposta
3
Q
Names of the 2 dyes used in gram stains
A
Crystal violet and methylene blue