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Mycolic acid is a characteristic feature of

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The high lipid content in the cell walls of Mycobacterium species makes them resistant to decolorization during the acid-fast stain.
Updated On: May 5, 2025
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Salmonella typhimurium
  • Bacillus subtilis
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Mycolic acid is a waxy lipid found in the cell walls of Mycobacterium species, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This feature gives the bacteria its unique resistance to acid and dehydration.
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