function of glycocalyx
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Answer:The glycocalyx is a carbohydrate-enriched coating that covers the outside of many eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells, particularly bacteria . When on eukaryotic cells the glycocalyx can be a factor used for the recognition of the cell. On bacterial cells, the glycocalyx provides a protective coat from host factors. The possession of a glycocalyx on bacteria is associated with the ability of the bacteria to establish an infection.
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