Which amino acid(s)is/are found only in the cell walls of bacteria?
A)Glycerol
B)L-form of glycine
C)Diaminopimelic acid
D)L-form of methionine
E)L-form of glycine AND L-form of methionine

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Diaminopimelic acid is found only in the cell walls of bacteria and is a characteristic component of the peptidoglycan layer. Glycine, methionine, and glycerol are not unique to cell walls and are found in other biological molecules.

Which Amino Acid(s)is/are Found Only in the Cell Walls of Bacteria