In order to synthesize new peptidoglycan for bacterial cell walls, the existing walls must be partially digested by ________ to provide acceptor ends for the new synthesis.

A. peptidoglycolysins
B. autolysins
C. lysozyme
D. autozymogens


Answer: B

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