Which of the following chemical substances contributes to the unique characteristics of acid-fast bacteria?

Which of the following chemical substances contributes to the unique characteristics of acid-fast bacteria?

Which of the following chemical substances contributes to the unique characteristics of acid-fast bacteria?










A) N-acetylglucosamine
B) peptidoglycan
C) lipoteichoic acid
D) endotoxin
E) mycolic acid














Answer: E