An Important Purpose of a Cell Wall in Bacteria Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

An important purpose of a cell wall in bacteria is to

• A) prevent the cell from adhering to other cells.
• B) prevent the cell from collapsing.
• C) prevent the cell from being eaten.
• D) allow the cell to live in water.
• E) allow the cell to take in nutrients.

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