Which one of the following is not a characteristic of Gram positive bacteria?

Cell wall is smooth

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Mesosomes are distinctively prominent

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Basal body of flagellum contains 2 rings

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Outer membrane is present

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Solution

The correct option is D Outer membrane is present
Outer membrane and periplasmic space are absent in Gram positive bacteria but present in Gram negative bacteria. The outer membrane in Gram negative bacteria is made up of lipopolysaccharides.

Option D is correct

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