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Outer membrane layer

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is found in gram-negative bacteria. among other things, the outer leaflet of the gram negative bacteria that includes a complex lipopolysaccharide whose lipid portion acts as an endotoxin.

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Peptidoglycan

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composed of long chains.

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Periplasmic space

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the space between the inner cytoplasmic membrane and the bacterial outer membrane, present in gram-positive bacteria.

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Cell Membrane

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the semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell.

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Lipoproteins

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any of a group of soluble proteins that combine with and transport fat or other lipids in the blood plasma.

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Membrane Protein

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perform a variety of functions vital to the survival of organisms.

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Porins

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any of a class of proteins whose molecules can form channels (large enough to allow the passage of small ions and molecules) through cellular membranes.

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Lipopolysaccharides

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a complex molecule containing both lipid and polysaccharide parts.

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Phospholipids

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a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule.

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