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67. The primary structural difference between the outer cell wall of a typical land plant and the cell wall of a typical bacterium is that the bacterial wall is made of

A. Cellulose
B. Peptidoglycan (Murein)
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C. Chitin
D. Lipopolysaccharides only

📝 Explanation

Bacterial cell walls are made of peptidoglycan (glycan chains cross-linked by short peptides), whereas plant walls rely on cellulose.

📖 Additional Information

  • Cellulose
  • Peptidoglycan (Murein)
  • Chitin
  • Lipopolysaccharides only

Bacterial cell walls are made of peptidoglycan (glycan chains cross-linked by short peptides), whereas plant walls rely on cellulose.

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