The predatory bacterium Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus is able to penetrate a gram-negative bacterium that has a slimy cell covering. What is the correct sequence of structures penetrated by B. bacteriovorus on its way to the prey's cytoplasm?

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The correct sequence for B. bacteriovorus penetrating a gram-negative bacterium with a slimy cell covering (capsule) is: first the capsule, then the lipopolysaccharide (outer) membrane, followed by the peptidoglycan layer, and finally the inner phospholipid membrane to reach the cytoplasm.

The Predatory Bacterium Bdellovibrio Bacteriovorus Is Able to Penetrate a Gram-Negative