You have discovered a new species of bacteria that lacks peptidoglycan within its cell wall.Based on Table 4-2 (in the text) , which antimicrobial protein or peptide is the species likely to show resistance to?

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Lysozyme targets peptidoglycan, which is found in the cell walls of bacteria. Since the newly discovered species lacks peptidoglycan, it would likely show resistance to lysozyme.

You Have Discovered a New Species of Bacteria That Lacks