The major component of bacterial cell wall is a polymer called

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Peptidoglycan

Cell wall of bacteria consists of peptidoglycan/ murein/ mucopeptide.

Peptidoglycan has units of N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG) and N-acetyl muramic acid (NAM).

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