What is peptidoglycan?
Bacteria and Archea

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Peptidoglycan is a polymer that forms a protective layer in the cell wall of most bacteria, composed of long polysaccharides crosslinked with short polypeptides.
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What shape is a coccus bacteria?
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Coccus bacteria are spherical in shape.
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What shape is a bacillus bacteria?
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Bacillus bacteria are rod-shaped.
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What shape is a spirillum bacteria?
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Spirillum bacteria are spiral-shaped.
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What is a flagellum?
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A flagellum is a whip-like structure that helps a bacterial cell to move.
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What is the primary function of peptidoglycan in bacteria?
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The primary function of peptidoglycan is to provide structural support and protection to the bacterial cell wall.
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What are the two main groups of prokaryotes?
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The two main groups of prokaryotes are Bacteria and Archaea.
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