All of the following are trie about the prokaryotic outer membrane EXCEPT

a. it contains porins
b. it is found only in gram negative bacteria
c. it is composed of a phospholipid bilayer
d. it contains a toxic component
e. it contains a lipopolysaccharide


Answer: c. it is composed of a phospholipid bilayer

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