The major component of bacterial cell wall is a polymer called

Chitin

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Xylan

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Cellulose

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Peptidoglycan

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Solution

The correct option is C Peptidoglycan
Various cell wall component:
1. Chitin: cell wall of insects
2. Xylan: secondary cell walls of dicots and all plant cell walls of grasses.
3. Cellulose: Cell wall of all plants
4. Peptidoglycan: cell wall of bacteria
So, the correct answer is 'Peptidoglycan'.

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