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What is the outermost boundary of a prokaryotic cell?

Answer 1

Eubacteria: Capsule (gram negative bacteria) and Cell Wall (gram positive)

Most antibiotics target peptididoglycan, a unique layer of the bacterial cell wall made of proteins and carbohydrates, because it is specific to bacteria and doesn't immediately harm the host organism (though in the long run, it might affect beneficial bacteria, but that's a different story).

Certain bacteria have a mucous layer called a capsule that is located outside of their cell walls. This layer aids in the bacteria's adhesion to surfaces and shields them from outside influences (like antibiotics).

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Answer 2

Madeline Andrews

The cell membrane, sometimes referred to as the plasma membrane, is the outermost boundary of a prokaryotic cell.

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