The acid fast staining characteristic of Mycobacteria appears to be due to which of the following cell wall constituent
Correct Answer: Mycolic acid
Description: (A) Mycolic acid # Acid fastness is attributed to the organisms' high content of mycolic acids, long chain cross-linked fatty acids and other cell wall lipids.
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