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The main difference in Gram (+ve and Gram (–)ve bacteria resides in their

1. cell wall
2. cell membrane
3. cytoplasm
4. flagella

Correct answer: cell wall

Solution

Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria differ mainly in their cell wall structure. Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer, while Gram-negative bacteria have a thinner peptidoglycan layer plus an outer membrane.

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