NEET 2013 Botany Cell Structure MCQ Question
The term 'glycocalyx' is used for:
a layer present between cell wall and membrane of bacteria
cell wall of bacteria
bacterial cell glyco-engineered to possess N⁻glycosylated proteins
a layer surrounding the cell wall of bacteria
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Glycocalyx is a glycoprotein and glycolipid covering that surrounds the cell membranes of some bacteria, providing protection and aiding in adherence.
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