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Do bacteria cells have a cell wall?

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Yes it does have

The bacterial cell wall is a complex, mesh-like structure that in most bacteria is essential for maintenance of cell shape and structural integrity.

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Answer:

Yes, bacteria do have a cell wall.

Step-by-step explanation:

The bacterial cell wall has a complex structure that is required for cell shape in most bacteria which acts as protective barrier which prevents it from becoming rigid, example: Gram positive bacteria

Some might not also have a cell wall for example: Mycoplasma

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