Question

. Prevention of desiccation, protection from phagocytes, attachment, virulence etc., are
functions of
a. Plasma membrane
b. Cell wall
c. Glycocalyx
d. Vacuoles​

Answer 1

Answer:

I think option (a) ..

Answer 2

Prevention of desiccation, protection from phagocytes, attachment, virulence, etc., are  functions of Option C: The Glycocalyx.

• The Glycocalyx is also called mucilage sheath which is the outer layer of the cell wall of some bacterias made up of glycolipids and glycoproteins.
• If it occurs as a loose sheath, then it is called slime layer, and when it occurs as hard and tough covering, then it is called a capsule.
• The above-given virulence, immunogenicity, protection from phagocytes, etc., are the secondary functions of Glycocalyx.