3.1 spirals s& G(+) cell wall bacteria (guiding rules)

Question 1

take note:

____ difficult to stain w/ GRAM STAINING, because they are usually ____

Answer 1

1. SPIRAL
2. G(+)

Question 2

have G(+) cell wall structure because 60% of the cell wall is hydrophobic lipids.

Answer 2

MN:
1. Mycobacterium
2. Nocardia spp.

Question 3

1. ## what is that hydrophobic lipid mentioned?

Answer 3

MYCOLIC ACID

FATTY ACID siya.

it affects the permeability that makes it difficult to GRAM STAIN.