Question

Choose the wrong statements regarding bacterial cell
(a) Glycocalyx is the outer most envelope in bacteria
(b) Glycocalyx could be a loose sheath called capsule
(c) Glycocalyx may be thick and tough called slime layer
(d) A special structure formed by the plasma membrane is called mesosome
(e) Small bristle-like fibres sprouting out of the cell are called fimbriae.

• A. (a) and (c) are wrong
• B. (a) and (b) are wrong
• C. (b) and (c) are wrong
• D. (a) and (d) are wrong
• E. (c) and (d) are wrong

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

• Glycocalyx is the outermost envelope in bacteria.
• Glycocalyx could be a loose sheath called slime layer.
• Glycocalyx may be thick and tough called capsule.
• A special structure formed by the plasma membrane is called mesosome.
• Small bristle-like fibres sprouting out of the cell are called fimbriae.