Multiple choice

Chelating agents, for certain types of adherence, are found in

  1. Peptidoglycan, found in both Gram positive and negative organisms.

  2. Lipopolysaccharide are found in Gram positive organisms.

  3. Lipopolysaccharide are found in Gram negative organisms.

  4. Teichoic and lipoteichoic acids are found in Gram positive organisms.

  5. Teichoic and lipoteichoic acids are found in Gram negative organisms.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Teichoic acids and lipoids are present, forming lipoteichoic acids , which serve as chelating agents, and also for certain types of adherence, which assist in anchoring the peptidoglycan