Question is ⇒ The last step in synthesis of peptidoglycan is, Options are ⇒ (A) attachment of a peptide to muramic acid, (B) attaching two amino acids to form a cross-link, (C) attachment of a portion of peptidoglycan to a membrane lipid, (D) binding of penicillin to a membrane protein, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ The last step in synthesis of peptidoglycan is, Options are ⇒ (A) attachment of a peptide to muramic acid, (B) attaching two amino acids to form a cross-link, (C) attachment of a portion of peptidoglycan to a membrane lipid, (D) binding of penicillin to a membrane protein, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The last step in synthesis of peptidoglycan is
A.	attachment of a peptide to muramic acid [Wrong Answer]
B.	attaching two amino acids to form a cross-link [Correct Answer]
C.	attachment of a portion of peptidoglycan to a membrane lipid [Wrong Answer]
D.	binding of penicillin to a membrane protein [Wrong Answer]
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