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Peptidoglycan cell wall is a characteristic of:


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Bacteria

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Fungi

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Diatoms

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Slime moulds

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Solution

The correct option is A

Bacteria


The cell wall in bacteria is made up of peptidoglycan (murein). This is a polymer consisting of amino acids and sugars that form a layer outside the plasma membrane, forming the cell wall.


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