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The periplasmic space is the space seen between the plasma membrane and the outer membrane in the gram-negative bacteria. A smaller periplasmic space between the plasma membrane and the peptidoglycan layer (cell wall) may be observed in the gram-positive bacteria. Periplasmic space may be filled with a loose network of peptidoglycan and may constitute up to 40% of the total cell volume. ...
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