What is the major constituent of cell wall in bacteria?

Hemicellulose

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Peptidoglycan

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Chitin

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Cellulose

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Solution

The correct option is B Peptidoglycan
The cell wall of Bacteria contain fat-like chemical called peptidoglycan. The main function of bacterial cell wall is to provide structural support to bacteria.

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