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Peptidoglycan is a [[ | Peptidoglycan is a [[macromolecule]] made up of alternating [[Residues]] of N-acetyl-β-D-glucosamine (NAG) and N-acetylmuramic acid (NAM) joined together by a [[Glycosidic bond]]<ref>http://faculty.ccbcmd.edu/courses/bio141/lecguide/unit1/prostruct/cw.html</ref>. It is a component of the bacteria outer wall and prevents [[osmotic lysis ]]from occuring. It is the formation of the cross-links between pentaglycines and tetrapeptides which give peptidoglycan it's stability.<ref>Berg J., Tymoczko J and Stryer L. (2012) Biochemistry, 7th edition, New York: WH Freeman: pg 252</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 11:26, 1 December 2011
Peptidoglycan is a macromolecule made up of alternating Residues of N-acetyl-β-D-glucosamine (NAG) and N-acetylmuramic acid (NAM) joined together by a Glycosidic bond[1]. It is a component of the bacteria outer wall and prevents osmotic lysis from occuring. It is the formation of the cross-links between pentaglycines and tetrapeptides which give peptidoglycan it's stability.[2]
References
- ↑ http://faculty.ccbcmd.edu/courses/bio141/lecguide/unit1/prostruct/cw.html
- ↑ Berg J., Tymoczko J and Stryer L. (2012) Biochemistry, 7th edition, New York: WH Freeman: pg 252