The cell wall of Mycobacterium tuberculosis contains:
A) mycolyl-arabinogalactan-peptidoglycan
B) mycolic acids
C) phenolic glycolipids
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis has a unique cell wall structure composed of mycolyl-arabinogalactan-peptidoglycan which is surrounded by a layer of mycolic acids. Additionally, the cell wall contains phenolic glycolipids, making all three options correct, and the best choice is D - all of the above.

The Cell Wall of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Contains