Which of the following components provides sticky character to the bacterial cell ?

Question

Which of the following components provides sticky character to the bacterial cell ? (A) Nuclear membrane (B) Plasma membrane (C) Glycocalyx (D) Cell wall

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Sticky character of the bacterial wall is due to glycocalyx or slime layer. This layer is rich in glycoproteins.

Q. Which of the following components provides sticky character to the bacterial cell ?

Nuclear membrane

Plasma membrane

Glycocalyx

Cell wall

Sticky character of the bacterial wall is due to glycocalyx or slime layer. This layer is rich in glycoproteins.