Multiple choice

Assertion (A): Gram-positive bacteria are generally resistant to complement-mediated lysis. Reason (R): Thick peptidoglycan layer in Gram-positive bacteria prevents insertion of membrane attack complex into the inner membrane.

Directions: In the following question there are two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R), consider both the statements independently and mark your answers as under:

1. If A and R both are correct and R is correct explanation of A.
2. If A and R both are correct and R is not correct explanation of A.
3. If A is correct and R is incorrect.
4. If A is incorrect and R is correct.
5. If A and R both are incorrect.

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct answer. A and R both are correct and R is correct explanation of A. Gram-positive bacteria are generally resistant to complement-mediated lysis because thick peptidoglycan layer prevents insertion of membrane attack complex into the inner membrane.

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