Question:

Peptidoglycan is a characteristic constituent of the cell wall of

Updated On: Aug 15, 2022
  • bacteria and unicellular eukaryotes
  • bacteria and cyanobacteria
  • archaebacteria and all eukaryotes
  • all members of Monera and Protista.
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Peptidoglycan is a macromolecule that is a component of the cell wall of bacteria and cyanobacteria. Peptidoglycan is made up of mucopolysaccharide and polypeptides. N-acetyl glucosamine and N-acetyl muramic acid (amino sugars) are linked to a tripeptide of alanine, glutamic acid and lysine or diaminopimelic acid. It gives strength and shape to the cell wall.
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Biological Classification

The process of grouping living organisms into categories is called biological classification. The most modern 5-kingdom classification was put ahead by an eminent scientist R.H.Whittaker. The five-kingdom classification is based on the criteria like cell structure, mode of nutrition, body form, and reproduction. One of the most important characteristics of this system is that it follows the evolutionary sequence of living organisms. The organisms are classified into distinct taxa or levels like Kingdom, Phylum, Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. The 5 kingdoms are as follows:

Biological Classification