Cell wall of both bacteria and cyanobacteria contains
A
Lipid
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B
Pectin
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C
Protein
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D
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.