Peptidoglycan Forms Sheets That Stiffen the Cell Walls of Bacteria

question 22

Multiple Choice

Peptidoglycan forms sheets that stiffen the cell walls of bacteria. How is the formation of sheets possible?

• A) The glycosidic linkages between monosaccharides in peptidoglycan are extraordinarily strong.
• B) The polysaccharides in peptidoglycan are highly branched and form a network.
• C) The polysaccharides in peptidoglycan form helical structures, as in cellulose.
• D) Individual strands are joined by peptide bonds-a type of covalent bond.

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