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MIC 121 MCB 102 BACTERIA Objective Question
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Question

What unique polyalcohol is found in the Gram-positive cell wall, and what is its proposed function?
Options
A Peptidoglycan; providing structural rigidity.
B Lipopolysaccharide; mediating host immune response.
C Teichoic acids; stabilizing the bacterial cell wall.
Correct Answer
D Murein; forming the outer membrane.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 32 states, 'It contains a unique polyalcohol called teichoic acids' and 'Teichoic acids are thought to stabilise the Gram-positive bacterial cell wall.'

Hint

Look for specific components mentioned as unique to Gram-positive cell walls and their roles.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: MCB 102 BACTERIA
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 460 of 984
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