Q.

What is present in the cell wall of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?


 

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a

Cellulose

b

Nitric acid

c

Acetone

d

Mycolic acid

answer is D.

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Concept: Mycolic acid is present in the cell wall of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 

It was first isolated from this species in the year 1938 by Stodola et al. 

Mycolic acid helps this organism prevent itself from chemical attacks and dehydration.

Hence, the correct option is 4.


 

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What is present in the cell wall of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?