The outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria contains glycolipids called
A) cellulose.
B) lipopolysaccharides.
C) lipoteichoic acid.
D) hyaluronic acid.

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The outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria is composed of lipopolysaccharides, which are glycolipids containing both lipid and carbohydrate components. Cellulose is a polysaccharide that forms the cell wall of plants, while lipoteichoic acid is found in the cell walls of Gram-positive bacteria. Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide found in the extracellular matrix of animal tissue.

The Outer Membrane of Gram-Negative Bacteria Contains Glycolipids Called