NEET Biology question

Which is correct for the structure of cell wall of bacteria and fungi?

(A)Both are made up of cellulose
(B)Both have mucopeptide
(C)Both are made up of N-acetylglucosamineCorrect
(D)None of the above

Answer: (C)

Solution

Bacterial peptidoglycan contains N-acetylglucosamine (along with N-acetylmuramic acid), while fungal cell walls contain chitin, which is itself a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine — so both share this common monomer.

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