Teichoic acid is present in which component of bacteria

Cell wall

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Plasma membrane

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Outer membrane

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Flagella.

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Solution

The correct option is A Cell wall
The peptidoglycan layer in Gram-positive bacteria is made up of with anionic glycopolymers called wall teichoic acids.
It plays an important role in determining the cell shape, regulation of cell division etc.
Teichoic acids are found within the cell wall of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Bacillus, Clostridium, Corynebacterium etc.
So, the correct answer is 'Cell wall'.

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