-
The term ‘glycocalyx’ is used for
-
- A layer surrounding the cell wall of bacteria
- A layer present between cell wall and membrane of bacteria
- Cell wall of bacteria
- Bacterial cell glyco-engineered to possess N-glycosylated proteins
Correct Option: A
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.
