Each of the following statements concerning the gram-positive cell wall is true EXCEPT
A) it protects the cell in a hypertonic environment.
B) it contains teichoic acids.
C) it is sensitive to penicillin.
D) it is sensitive to lysozyme.
E) it maintains the shape of the cell.

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Gram-positive cell walls do not protect the cell in a hypertonic environment; instead, they are more effective in hypotonic environments where they prevent osmotic lysis.

Each of the Following Statements Concerning the Gram-Positive Cell Wall