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  4. Choose the wrong statements regarding bacterial cell. a. Glycocalyx is the outer most envelope in bacteria b. The glycocalyx could be a loose sheath called capsule c. The 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

Q. Choose the wrong statements regarding bacterial cell.
a. Glycocalyx is the outer most envelope in bacteria
b. The glycocalyx could be a loose sheath called capsule
c. The 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

 2952  205 KEAMKEAM 2012Biological Classification Report Error

Solution:

Glycocalyx (mucilage sheath) is the outermost layer of the bacterial cell envelope which consists of non-cellulosic polysaccharides with or without proteins. It may occur in the form of a loose sheath, called slime layer. If it is a thick covering, it is called capsule. So the point b and c are wrong.