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Biology
The term 'glycocalyx' is used for :
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Q. The term 'glycocalyx' is used for :
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Biological Classification
A
a layer present between cell wall and membrane of bacteria
26%
B
cell wall of bacteria
15%
C
bacterial cell glyco-engineered to possess N-glycosylated proteins
25%
D
a layer surrounding the cell wall of bacteria
35%
Solution:
Bacteria is surrounded by three layered envelope, the outermost is glycocalyx followed by the cell wall and then plasma membrane. Glycocalyx is the outermost layer of the envelope. It differs in composition and thickness among different bacteria.