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The monomers of peptidoglycan are

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N-acetyl glucose and N-acetyl muramic acid
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N-acetyl glucosamine and N-acetyl muramic acid
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N-acetyl glucosamine and N-methyl muramic acid
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N-acetyl fructosamine and N-acetyl muramic acid
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The correct option is B N-acetyl glucosamine and N-acetyl muramic acid
Peptidoglycan is a major component of the bacterial cell walls. Peptidoglycan is a polymer having N-acetyl glucosamine and N-acetyl muramic acid as monomers.

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