The cell wall of bacteria is primarily composed of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The cell wall of bacteria is primarily composed of:
A. Silica
B. Peptidoglycan (Murein)
C. Chitin
D. Cellulose
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The bacterial cell wall is a rigid structure that provides shape and protection. It is primarily composed of peptidoglycan (also known as murein), a polymer consisting of sugars and amino acids. Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer, while Gram-negative bacteria have a thinner peptidoglycan layer and an outer membrane. Cellulose is in plant walls, and chitin is in fungal walls.

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