Question

Q19. In certain Gram Positive bacteria a layer of fatty acid may be present. The fatty acid is
A) Techoic acid
B
Mycolic acid
C
Palmitic acid
D
Stearic acid​

Answer 1

Answer:

Okay

Explanation:

D) is the correct option

Answer 2

Hi there!

Your Answer :- Mycolic Acid.

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● They are the unique long chain fatty acids.

● The mycolic acid layer which is thick from Outer area renders acid-fast bacteria resistant to gram stain.

● They are the major component of the cell wall of mycolata species.

● Mycolic acids are made of a longer beta-hydroxy chain with a shorter alpha-alkyl side chain.