Which of the following statements about gram-negative cell walls is FALSE?
A)They protect the cell in a hypotonic environment.
B)They have an extra outer layer composed of lipoproteins,lipopolysaccharides,and phospholipids.
C)They are toxic to humans.
D)They are sensitive to penicillin.
E)Their Gram reaction is due to the outer membrane.

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Gram-negative cell walls are generally resistant to antibiotics such as penicillin due to the presence of an outer membrane that prevents drugs from entering the cell. Therefore, statement D is false.

Which of the Following Statements About Gram-Negative Cell Walls Is