Nutrient absorption is mediated by the

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Nutrient absorption occurs across the cell membrane of bacteria, making choice D the correct answer. The cell wall (A) and peptidoglycan layer (B) are not directly involved in nutrient uptake. Proteins in the periplasmic space (C) may play a role in nutrient transport, but they do not mediate absorption directly. The nuclear membrane (E) is found only in eukaryotic cells and is not involved in bacterial nutrient uptake.

Nutrient Absorption Is Mediated by the