Mycobacterium and Nocardia are different from most gram-positive bacteria in that their cell walls

A. contain unique, waxy lipids.
B. contain more peptidoglycan.
C. are easily decolorized during staining.
D. contain a layer of lipopolysaccharide.


Answer: A

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