Glycocalyx (mucilage sheath) of a bacterial cell may occur in the form of a loose sheath called _________ or it may be thick and tough called ________.
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sheath
capsule
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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 loose sheath, called slime layer. If it is a thick covering, it is called capsule.
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