2007-03-04 11:48:09 · 5 answers · asked by klalih 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Do you mean PEPTIDOGLYCAN?
Peptidoglycan, also known as murein, is a polymer consisting of sugars and amino acids that forms a homogeneous layer outside the plasma membrane of eubacteria. Some Archaea have a similar layer of pseudopeptidoglycan. Peptidoglycan serves a structural role in the bacterial cell wall, giving the wall shape and structural strength, as well as counteracting the osmotic pressure of the cytoplasm. Peptidoglycan is also involved in binary fission during bacterial cell reproduction.[1]
2007-03-04 11:53:57 · answer #1 · answered by lou53053 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found the same answer as lou53053 did.
Peptidoglycan, also known as murein, is a polymer consisting of sugars and amino acids that forms a homogeneous layer outside the plasma membrane of eubacteria.
2007-03-04 12:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by Hamish 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
peptidoglycan
Large polymer that provides much of the strength and rigidity of bacterial cell walls.
2007-03-07 12:27:42 · answer #3 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the study of "peptides" ...
...im kidding..i have no idea, but thats what i'd guess
2007-03-04 11:51:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i THINK IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH BACTERIA AND PEPTIDES PEPCIDS AND THE LIKE.
2007-03-04 12:26:19 · answer #5 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋