Choose the correct statement regarding the bacterial cell wall.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The major component of the bacterial cell wall is peptidoglycan or murein..
The bacterial cell wall is primarily composed of peptidoglycan, also known as murein, which provides structural support and shape to the cell. Peptidoglycan is a complex polymer made of sugars and amino acids. It is unique to bacteria and absent in plant and animal cells. In contrast, cellulose is found in plant cell walls, chitin in fungal cell walls, and pectin is also a plant component, making them incorrect answers for bacterial cell wall composition.