Question

Bacterial cell wall and plant cell wall are-

• A. Similar in function and composition
• B. Different in function and composition
• C. Similar in function but different in compostion
• D. Similar in composition but different in function

Answer 1

The correct option is C Similar in function but different in compostion

Both bacteria and plant cell walls provide structural support and prevents desiccation, but are entirely different in their structure and composition.

The bacterial cell wall is primarily composed of a polysaccharide called peptidoglycan and the cell wall lacks cellulose. Whereas the plant cell walls are made up of cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin and lignin.