Bacterial cell wall is composed of peptidoglycan, a complex of oligosaccharides and proteins. The oligosaccharide component consist of _________

Linear chain of alternating NAG and NAM linked by

α

(1 -4) linkage

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Linear chains of alternating NAG and NAM linked by

β

(1-4) linkage.

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Linear chain of glucose linked by

4 β

(1-4) linkage.

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Linear chain of glucose linked by

α

(1-4) linkage

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The correct option is B Linear chains of alternating NAG and NAM linked by $β$ (1-4) linkage.
The oligosaccharide component of bacterial cell wall consists of linear chains of alternating NAG and NAM linked by $β$ (1-4)linkage.

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