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Which is correct regarding cell wall of bacteria and fungi?

a
In both of them cell wall has lipids.
b
Both contain mucopeptide.
c
Both contain abundant cellulose.
d
Both contain N-acetyl glucosamine.

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Bacterial cell wall contains N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG) along with N-acetyl muramic acid in carbohydrate part of cell wall whereas fungal cell wall contains chitin which is a polymer of NAG.

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