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The cell wall of bacteria is made up of

A
chitin
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peptidoglycan
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cellulose
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pectin
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Solution

The correct option is B peptidoglycan
The bacterial cell wall is made up of peptidoglycan (murein). It is a polymer consisting of sugars and amino acids.

The cell wall of fungi is made up of chitin.
The plant cell wall is mainly composed of cellulose and pectin.

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