Lipid a is a Component Of

Question

Lipid A is a component of
A) the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria.
B) plant cell walls.
C) cytoplasmic membranes.
D) Gram-positive bacterial membranes.
E) bacterial glycocalyces.

Accepted Answer

Lipid A is a component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. It is considered an endotoxin, as it can cause inflammation and immune responses in humans and animals when released from bacterial cells.