Question

what is
..glyocalyx​

Answer 1

Answer:

the glycocalyx is a carbohydrates - enriched coating that covers the outside of many eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells , particularly bacteria .

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Answer 2

Answer:

Glycocalix :

• It lies outside the cell wall.
• It contains two parts that is inner s layer and outer mucilage.
• The s layer is made up of polypeptide which is rich in acidic amino acids.
• It helps by protecting the bacteria cell wall dissolving lysosome and other chemicals.
• The mucilage is rich in carbohydrate and is thick.
• The mucilage parts called the capsule.
• Overall, glycocalyx give sticky character to the cell and is essential for the survival of a bacteria.
• Some other functions of glycocalyx are :

1. It protect the bacteria from the viruses.
2. It protects the bacteria from the toxic chemicals and drugs.
3. It helps in prevention of desiccation.
4. It protects from phagocytes.
5. Immunogeneticity