Which of the following is NOT correct about the outer membrane of Gram-negative proteobacterial cell wall?
A) It has receptor proteins and porins.
B) In pathogens, lipopolysaccharide facilitates phagocytosis.
C) Lipopolysaccharide is toxic when released by dying cells.
D) It is a lipid bilayer membrane.
E) Lipopolysaccharide is absent in the cytoplasmic membrane.

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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria acts as an endotoxin and is a major factor in the pathogenicity of these bacteria. Rather than facilitating phagocytosis, LPS can actually hinder it by providing a protective barrier against the host's immune system.

Which of the Following Is NOT Correct About the Outer