Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about enzyme DD-transpeptidase is true?

  1. It provides antigenicity to the cell wall.

  2. It makes the cell wall semi-permeable.

  3. It makes the cell wall strong and rigid.

  4. It breaks the amino acid linkages in the cell wall.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

DD-transpeptidase helps in cross linking between amino acids in different linear sugar amino chains. It results in a 3-dimensional structure that is strong and rigid.