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What is lipid Content Theory?
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Cell envelope of Gram negative bacteria contains an additional membrane (outer membrane). hence containing more lipids than Gram positive bacteria. Acetone or alcohol dissolves the lipid thus forming large pores in Gram negative bacteria through which the dye-iodine complex leaks out. Alcohol/acetone dehydrates Gram positive bacteria shrinking the cell wall and the closing the pores.
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