what is peptidoglycan?
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The chemical which is the main component in the cell wall of many bacteria is called peptidoglycan. It is a long chain of sugars and amino acids
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Peptidoglycan or murein is a polymer consisting of sugars and amino acids that forms a mesh-like layer outside the plasma membrane of most bacteria, forming the cell wall. The sugar component consists of alternating residues of β- linked N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid.
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