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Introduction to Bacterial Cell Walls

7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions / Introduction to Bacterial Cell Walls / Problem 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of peptidoglycan?

A

It is composed of N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid.

B

It forms a porous structure around the bacterial cell.

C

It is susceptible to lysozyme, an enzyme found in tears and saliva.

D

It is only found in Gram-negative bacteria.

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