Multiple choice

ASSERTION (A): Gram-positive bacteria are generally resistant to complement-mediated lysis. REASON (R): In Gram-positive bacteria, thick peptidoglycan layer 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 answer as under:

1. If A and R both are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. If A and R both are correct and R is not the 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

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4

  5. 5
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Assertion as well as reason statements are correct and R is the 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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