Each of the Following Statements Concerning the Gram-Positive Cell Wall

Question

Each of the following statements concerning the gram-positive cell wall is true EXCEPT
A)it maintains the shape of the cell.
B)it is sensitive to lysozyme.
C)it protects the cell in a hypertonic environment.
D)it contains teichoic acids.
E)it is sensitive to penicillin.

Accepted Answer

The gram-positive cell wall actually helps protect against osmotic pressure, making statement C false. The other statements are true: the cell wall maintains shape, is sensitive to lysozyme and penicillin, and contains teichoic acids.