The lipopolysaccharides are found in the Choose one: A. inner membrane. B. periplasm. C. cytoplasm. D. outer membrane.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The lipopolysaccharides are found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. Lipopolysaccharide is complex molecule consisting of a lipid and chains of carbohydrates. They are also called endotoxin, they are the major component of the outer cell membrane. Sugars in the polysaccharide chains of endotoxin confer serologic specificity. They lplay a crucial role in bacteria resistance to antibiotics.