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Cell wall of both bacteria and cyanobacteria contains

A
Lipid
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Pectin
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Protein
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Muramic acid
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Solution

The correct option is C Muramic acid
The cell wall of bacteria and cyanobacteria contain muramic acid because it is a characteristic feature of prokaryotic cells. Both bacteria and cyanobacteria cells are prokaryotic in nature. Muramic acid is an amino sugar acid.
So, the correct option is 'Muramic acid'.

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