Which of the Following Statements About the Outer Membrane Is

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the outer membrane is true?

A) it contains an endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide) which is responsible for fever and potentially serious complications in human infections
B) it prevents the cell from lysing when fluids flow into the cell
C) treatment with antibiotics which kill the bacteria will reduce the concentration of endotoxin
D) it is a space that is very active in cell metabolism