The peptidoglycan layer forms the bacterial cell wall with sugars (NAM, NAG) and amino acids, protecting against osmotic pressure.
The peptidoglycan layer in bacteria is a polymer of N-acetylmuramic acid and N-acetylglucosamine that forms the cell wall, protecting against osmotic pressure damage.
| Front | What is the function of peptidoglycan layer in bacteria? |
|---|---|
| Back | A polymer chain of sugars (N-acetylmuramic acid and N-acetylglucosamine) and amino acids that forms the cell wall of bacteria, which provides protection from osmotic pressure damage. |
Tags: microbiology
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Bacteria exerts toxic effects lecithinase toxin c.perfringens
Previous card: The function ergosterol fungi protects cell membrane integrity
Up to card list: Microbiology 101 → Step 1 USMLE