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 likely be colored

A. pink.
B. purple.
C. blue.
D. clear; it does not retain any stain.


Answer: A

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