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Wall of Gram +ve bacteria possess

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Acetic acid
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Teichoic acid
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Glutamic acid
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Malic acid
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Solution

The correct option is B Teichoic acid
Gram positive cells are characterized by presence of single thick layer of cell wall which is made up of peptidogycan, teichoic acid and lipoteichoic acid. Teichoic acid is acidic polymer of ribitol phosphate /glycerol phosphate and is covalently linked to peptidoglycan layer. Acetic acid is organic compound and is the main component of vinegar. Glutamic acid is one of the 20 standard amino acids and also serves as neurotransmitter. Malic acid is organic compound and serves as important intermediate in number of biochemical pathways; Kreb cycle and Glyoxalate cycle, etc. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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