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Question
What is the major component of the bacterial cell wall responsible for its rigidity and characteristic shape?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Page 31 states that 'The major component of the cell wall, which is responsible for its rigidity, is peptidoglycan (murein)'.
Hint
This is the unique polymer found in nearly all bacterial cell walls and is targeted by some antibiotics.