Which of the following may be a component of bacterial cell walls?
A) carrageenan
B) lipoteichoic acids
C) mycolic acid
D) tubulin
E) both lipoteichoic and mycolic acids

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Lipoteichoic acids are components of the cell wall in Gram-positive bacteria, providing structural support and playing roles in cell division. Mycolic acid is a waxy substance found in the cell walls of Mycobacterium species, such as those causing tuberculosis and leprosy, contributing to their virulence and resistance to certain chemicals and dyes. Carrageenan is a polysaccharide found in red algae and is not a component of bacterial cell walls. Tubulin is a protein involved in cell structure and movement in eukaryotic cells, not in bacteria.

Which of the Following May Be a Component of Bacterial