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What bacterial structural target would make an antibacterial drug selective for gram-negative bacteria? Provide one example of an antimicrobial compound that targets this structure.
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The cell is surrounded by a cellular membrane, which is made of lipids and proteins. Surrounding the cell membrane, there is a layer of peptidoglycan, which is thinner in gram-negative bacteria than in gram-positive bacteria. In gram-negative bacteria, there is Show more…
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