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Teichoic acid is present in which component of bacteria

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Cell wall
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Plasma membrane
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Outer membrane
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Flagella.
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Solution

The correct option is A Cell wall
  • The peptidoglycan layer in Gram-positive bacteria is made up of with anionic glycopolymers called wall teichoic acids.
  • It plays an important role in determining the cell shape, regulation of cell division etc.
  • Teichoic acids are found within the cell wall of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Bacillus, Clostridium, Corynebacterium etc.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Cell wall'.

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