Term Name:	detection of lipopolysaccharide
Synonyms:	detection of LPS
Definition:	The series of events in which a lipopolysaccharide stimulus is received by a cell and converted into a molecular signal. Lipopolysaccharide is a major component of the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0032497]    QuickGO    AmiGO