Fig. 1: Structure of Peptidoglycan

Peptidoglycan is composed of chains of peptidoglycan monomers (NAG-NAM-tetrapeptide). These monomers join together to form chains and the chains are then joined by cross-links between the tetrapeptides to provide strength.


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