Peptidoglycan Forms Sheets That Stiffen the Cell Walls of Bacteria

question 25

Multiple Choice

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

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

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