Gram-positive bacteria are characterized by the presence of:

A) an outer membrane envelope.
B) thick layer of peptidoglycan.
C) thin layer of peptidoglycan.
D) an overall positive charge to the cell wall.


Ans: B) thick layer of peptidoglycan.

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