Intro Flashcards
1
Q
Gram positive outer layer
A
has lipoteichoic acid
teichoic acid
stains red
2
Q
Teichoic acid
A
only gram +
shock and inflam
attaches to mucosal layers
3
Q
Thick peptidoglycan layer
A
support and only found in bacteria cells - is what gets stained
4
Q
Gram negative outer layer
A
Lipopolysaccharide
thin pepti layer
5
Q
What is LPS
A
Lipopolysaccharide - endotoxin
3 subunits
lipid A - shock and fever
Core polysaccharide
O Antigen is target for identification
