All of the following statements about the periplasmic space are true except:

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The periplasmic space is located between the plasma membrane and outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria and also in some gram-positive bacteria. It contains hydrolytic enzymes and binding proteins involved in nutrient acquisition. Therefore, statement A, which claims that the periplasmic space is found only in gram-positive bacteria, is not true.

All of the Following Statements About the Periplasmic Space Are