How many basal body rings do Gram positive bacteria have in the flagella?
ExplanationGram positive bacteria have 2 basal rings in the flagella, one in the peptidoglycan layer and one in the plasma membrane. Gram negative bacteria have 4 basal rings in their flagella. The L ring is located in the plane in the outer membrane, P ring in the plane of peptidoglycan around flagellar rod, MS ring that is located within and above cytoplasmic membrane and C ring extends into the cytoplasm.
