What constituent of a gram-positive cell wall absorbs crystal violet but is not dissolved by alcohol, thus giving the gram-positive cell its characteristic purple color?

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Cholesterol is part of the cell wall of the Mycobacterium and Nocardia spp., but does not play a part in the Gram stain.Cholesterol is also part of the cell membrane, not the cell wall, so it does not play a part in the Gram stain.Carbolfuchsin is a stain used in bacteriology.

What Constituent of a Gram-Positive Cell Wall Absorbs Crystal Violet