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Some bacteria have a capsule outside cell wall , It is made of

A

Protein

B

Cellulose

C

Fat

D

Mucopolysaccharide.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Structure of Bacteria**: Bacteria have a cell wall that provides structure and protection. Some bacteria also have an additional layer called a capsule. 2. **Identifying the Capsule's Function**: The capsule serves several important functions, including providing virulence (which helps bacteria infect hosts) and protecting bacteria from environmental threats. 3. **Analyzing the Composition of the Capsule**: The question asks what the capsule is made of. We need to evaluate the given options: - Option 1: Protein - Option 2: Cellulose - Option 3: Fat - Option 4: Mucopolysaccharide 4. **Evaluating Each Option**: - **Protein**: While proteins are important in many biological structures, they do not primarily make up the bacterial capsule. - **Cellulose**: This is a carbohydrate found in plant cell walls, not in bacterial capsules. - **Fat**: Fats are not a component of the bacterial capsule. - **Mucopolysaccharide**: This is a type of polysaccharide that consists of long chains of sugar molecules and is indeed a major component of bacterial capsules. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is that the capsule of some bacteria is made of **mucopolysaccharide**. **Final Answer**: The capsule outside the cell wall of some bacteria is made of **mucopolysaccharide**. ---
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    cellulose
    B
    pectin
    C
    chitin
    D
    peptidoglycan
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