Question

Which derived monosaccharide is component of bacterial cell wall?

Deoxyribose
N-acetyl glucosamine
Mannitol
Ascorbic acid
please explain also ...

Answer 1

Explanation:

Structure of Peptidoglycan

Let us start with peptidoglycan, since it is an ingredient that both bacterial cell walls have in common. Peptidoglycan is a polysaccharide made of two glucose derivatives, N-acetylglucosamine (NAG) and N-acetylmuramic acid (NAM), alternated in long chains.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Let us start with peptidoglycan, since it is an ingredient that both bacterial cell walls have in common. Peptidoglycan is a polysaccharide made of two glucose derivatives, N-acetylglucosamine (NAG) and N-acetylmuramic acid (NAM), alternated in long chains.