Consider statements about the cell wall: 1. Plant cell walls are made of cellulose. 2. Fungal cell walls contain chitin. 3. Bacterial cell walls contain peptidoglycan. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider statements about the cell wall: 1. Plant cell walls are made of cellulose. 2. Fungal cell walls contain chitin. 3. Bacterial cell walls contain peptidoglycan. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The cell wall composition varies across kingdoms. Plant cell walls are primarily composed of cellulose, a complex polysaccharide. Fungal cell walls are characterized by the presence of chitin, providing structural rigidity. Bacterial cell walls consist of peptidoglycan (murein). Therefore, all three statements accurately describe the cell wall composition of these respective groups.

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