Removal of the cell wall of a Gram positive bacteria results in the formation of a _____.

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The cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria is composed of a thick peptidoglycan layer. When this layer is removed through the action of enzymes such as lysozyme or penicillin, the resulting structure is called a protoplast. The protoplast retains the cell membrane and any other structures contained within it. Spheroplasts are formed when the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria is removed, as they have both an inner and outer membrane. Periplast and polyplast are not terms commonly used in reference to bacterial structures.

Removal of the Cell Wall of a Gram Positive Bacteria