Essential oils are primarily more effective against _____________ Group of answer choices gram positive bacteria gram negative bacteria protoplasts mycoplasts
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There are two main categories of bacteria based on their cell wall structure: gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer, while gram-negative bacteria have a thinner peptidoglycan layer and an outer membrane. Show more…
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