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The term ‘glycocalyx’ is used for
Options
(a) A layer surrounding the cell wall of bacteria
(b) A layer present between cell wall and membrane of bacteria
(c) Cell wall of bacteria
(d) Bacterial cell glyco-engineered to possess N-glycosylated proteins
Correct Answer:
A layer surrounding the cell wall of bacteria
Explanation:
Glycocalyx or mucilage is the outermost coating of bacterial cells/cell wall which is rich in polysaccharides. A thick and tougher mucilage is called capsule which gives gummy or sticky trait to cells. It protects the cells from dessication, toxins and preventing attachment to foreign invaders.
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Topics: Cell Structure and Functions
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Subject: Biology
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Important MCQs Based on Medical Entrance Examinations To Improve Your NEET Score
- Joined green stem occurs in
- Archaebacteria differ from eubacteria in
- Decreased rainfall in northern areas is due to
- Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis
- A pleiotropic gene:
Topics: Cell Structure and Functions (413)
Subject: Biology (4253)
Important MCQs Based on Medical Entrance Examinations To Improve Your NEET Score
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