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Chemical nature and biological role of carbohydrates in biomolecules |
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Answer» tion:PEPTIDOGLYCAN(MUREIN) is a polymer consisting of sugars and AMINO acids that forms a mesh-like layer outside the plasma membrane of most bacteria, forming the cell wall. The sugar component consists of ALTERNATING residues of β-(1,4) linked N-acetylglucosamine (NAG) and N-acetylmuramic acid (NAM) |
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