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Gram-negative bacteria lack teichoic acid because their cell wall structure differs significantly from that of gram-positive bacteria. Instead of a thick peptidoglycan layer, gram-negative bacteria have a thin peptidoglycan layer surrounded by an outer membrane composed of lipopolysaccharides. This structural difference eliminates the need for teichoic acids, which are primarily found in the peptidoglycan layer of gram-positive bacteria, where they play roles in cell wall maintenance and regulation.

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