The following depicts the cell wall of a bacterial cell. Is this cell a gram negative, or a gram positive bacteria Briefly explain why.

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The bacteria shown in the image is Gram negative because of following characteristic-

0. The wall is two-layered.

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1. The wall is wavy.

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2. Outer membrane is present.

Gram negative bacteria are those which do not retain the Grams stain which consist of alkaline solution of crystal violet,then treated with 0.5% iodine solution followed by washing with water or acetone.

The bacteria which retain blue or purple color are gram positive bacteria.

Ex of Gram negative bacteria-E.coli