8.4.1 - Cell Envelope and its Modifications
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What are the three layers of the cell envelope?
💡 Hint: Think of the acronym 'GCP'.
Define a Gram-positive bacteria.
💡 Hint: What happens during Gram staining?
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What component of the bacterial cell envelope protects it from the environment?
💡 Hint: Think about the role each layer plays.
True or False: Gram-negative bacteria have a thicker cell wall than Gram-positive bacteria.
💡 Hint: Recall the staining outcomes.
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Discuss why the structure of the bacterial cell envelope is crucial for survival in different environments.
💡 Hint: Relate each part’s function to environmental challenges.
Evaluate the impact of targeting the bacterial cell wall in antibiotic treatment.
💡 Hint: Consider how bacteria react to such treatments.
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