Which of the following is an accurate characteristic of bacterial cell walls?
A) They are primarily made of chitin.
B) They prevent cells from bursting in hypertonic environments.
C) They prevent cells from bursting in hypotonic conditions.
D) They only have peptidoglycan if they are gram-negative.

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Bacterial cell walls, primarily composed of peptidoglycan, provide structural support and prevent cells from bursting in hypotonic environments, where water influx could cause lysis.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Characteristic of Bacterial