Gram-Positive Bacteria Produce Endotoxins

Question

Gram-positive bacteria produce endotoxins.

Accepted Answer

Gram-positive bacteria do not produce endotoxins. Endotoxins are found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, while Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer that does not contain endotoxins. Gram-positive bacteria can produce exotoxins, which are soluble and released by the bacteria into the surrounding environment.