Although the inner leaflet of the gram- negative outer membrane contains phospholipids, the outer leaflet of the outer membrane contains
A) lipopolysaccharide (LPS).
B) pseudopeptidoglycan.
C) poly- fi- hydroxybutyric acid (PHB).
D) lipoteichoic acids.

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The outer leaflet of the gram-negative outer membrane contains lipopolysaccharide (LPS), which plays a crucial role in protecting the bacteria from the host's immune system and contributes to their virulence. Pseudopeptidoglycan, poly- fi- hydroxybutyric acid (PHB), and lipoteichoic acids are found in different types of bacteria but are not specifically associated with the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria.

Although the Inner Leaflet of the Gram- Negative Outer Membrane