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Which of the following statements about the S-layer is correct?   Group of answer choicesS-layers are found in the archaea but not in bacteriaThe S-layer is composed of proteins which self-assemble to create a porous lattice coating the entire cellThe S-layer is covalently linked to peptidoglycan in both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteriaS-layer proteins form pores in the outer membrane to allow nutrient uptake by the cell

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Which of the following statements about the S-layer is correct?   Group of answer choicesS-layers are found in the archaea but not in bacteriaThe S-layer is composed of proteins which self-assemble to create a porous lattice coating the entire cellThe S-layer is covalently linked to peptidoglycan in both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteriaS-layer proteins form pores in the outer membrane to allow nutrient uptake by the cell

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The correct statement about the S-layer is: "The S-layer is composed of proteins which self-assemble to create a porous lattice coating the entire cell".

S-layers are found in both archaea and bacteria, not just in archaea. They are not covalently linked to peptidoglycan in both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. Instead, in Gram-positive bacteria, the S-layer is associated with the peptidoglycan layer, while in Gram-negative bacteria, it is associated with the outer membrane. S-layer proteins do not form pores in the outer membrane to allow nutrient uptake by the cell. Instead, they form a protective layer that can contribute to cell shape and protect the cell from environmental threats.

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