Which of the following chemical substances contributes to the unique characteristics of acid-fast bacteria?

A) N-acetylglucosamine
B) peptidoglycan
C) lipoteichoic acid
D) endotoxin
E) mycolic acid


E
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application
Section: Bacterial Cell Walls
Learning Outcome: 3.11

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