The cells wall of bacteria Z contains high concentrations of phospholipids along with proteins and relatively low amounts of  lipopolysaccharide. When bacteria Z is gram stained, it will most like be colored?

A. Pink
B. Purple
C. Blue
D. Clear, it does not retain any stain


Answer: A

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