Gram-Negative Bacteria Resist Staining with Crystal Violet Because Gram-Negative Bacteria

Multiple Choice

Gram-negative bacteria resist staining with crystal violet because Gram-negative bacteria have a(n)

A) outer membrane layer that collapses, releasing the crystal violet molecules.
B) thinner peptidoglycan layer that does not retain the crystal violet molecules.
C) thinner peptidoglycan layer that collapses, releasing the crystal violet molecules.
D) thicker peptidoglycan layer that collapses, releasing the crystal violet molecules.