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Differentiate between Gram '+ve' and Gram '-ve' bacteria

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The Gram-negative's cell wall is thinner (10 nanometers thick) and less compact than that of Gram-positive bacteria,but remains strong, tough, and elastic to give them shape and protect them against extreme environmental conditions. Another structure in the gram-positive cell wall is presence of teichoic acid.
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