Question

what is glycocalyx of a bacterial cell

Answer 1

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The glycocalyx is a carbohydrate-enriched coating that covers the outside of many eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells, particularly bacteria . When on eukaryotic cells theglycocalyx can be a factor used for the recognition of the cell. On bacterial cells, the glycocalyx provides a protective coat from host factors...........

Answer 2

Answer :-

"Glycocalyx" is present as a thin membranous structure over the cell wall in a bacterial cell.

Forms of Glycocalyx :-

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• Slimy layer - Loose in nature, Made up of carbohydrates, Dexton, Dextin and Lyman sugar as structural components.

• Capsule - Hard and tough in nature, Made up of Polysaccharides and Proteins.

Main Function :-

The main function of the Glycocalyx Layer over the cell wall is to protect the guest bacterial cell from the attacks of the antibodies of the host's body.