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What is a capsule made of?
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Polysaccharide or protein (complex carbohydrates)
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What is the purpose of a cell wall?
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To maintain cell shape, physical protection, prevents cell from bursting in a hypotonic environment
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What is petidoglycan made of and where is it found?
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Network of modified sugar-polymers cross-linked by short polypeptides. Consists of muramic acid and glucosamine.
They make up the cell wall. |
