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Bacterial cell wall is composed of a special polymer called .

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cellulose
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chitin
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peptidoglycan
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pectin
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The correct option is C peptidoglycan
Peptidoglycan is a polymer formed by the joining of N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid residues. It is the major component of prokaryotic cell walls which distinguishes it from the eukaryotic cell wall.

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