The major component of bacterial cell wall is a polymer called

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The major component of bacterial cell wall is a polymer called (A) chitin (B) xylan (C) cellulose (D) peptidoglycan

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Bacterial cell wall is the outer rigid covering of the cell which provides shape and protection to the protoplasm. Bacterial wall contains peptidoglycan and diaminopimelic acid. Peptidoglycan consists of two linked molecules, acetyl glucosamine and acetyl muramic acid.

Q. The major component of bacterial cell wall is a polymer called

chitin

xylan

cellulose

peptidoglycan

Bacterial cell wall is the outer rigid covering of the cell which provides shape and protection to the protoplasm. Bacterial wall contains peptidoglycan and diaminopimelic acid. Peptidoglycan consists of two linked molecules, acetyl glucosamine and acetyl muramic acid.