Which of following is found in the cell wall made of streptococci and enterococci?
A) Lipopolysaccharide and carbohydrates
B) Protein A and phospholipids
C) Cholesterol and teichoic acid
D) Teichoic acid and peptidoglycan

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The cell wall of streptococci and enterococci is composed of peptidoglycan and teichoic acid. Lipopolysaccharide and carbohydrates are typically found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria and are not found in the cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria. Protein A and phospholipids are not major components of the cell wall. Cholesterol is not present in the cell wall of either Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria.

Which of Following Is Found in the Cell Wall Made