In yeast, cell wall contains

Options

A. Amylose and glucose
B. Glucose and mannose
C. Glucose and muramic acid
D. Sucrose and mannose

Answer

B

Explanation

The yeast cell wall is made up of 30–60% polysaccharides (beta–glucan and mannan sugar polymers) 15–30% proteins, 5–20% lipids and a small amount of chitin. Most of the proteins is linked to the Mannan–oligosaccharides and is referred to monnoprotein complex.