Which Statement Correctly Explains the Gram Stain Reaction of Archaeal

Question

Which statement correctly explains the Gram stain reaction of archaeal cells?
A)They are Gram-positive due to the pseudomurein layer in their cell walls.
B)They are Gram-negative due to the lack of peptdoglycan in their cell walls.
C)They don't stain - basic dyes used in the Gram stain don't adhere to archaeal cells.
D)Some are Gram-positive and some are Gram-negative due to the diverse chemical structure.

Accepted Answer

Archaeal cell walls have diverse chemical structures, leading to varied Gram stain reactions. Some archaea have pseudopeptidoglycan, while others have different polymers, affecting their Gram stain results.