NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 8. Cell the unit of life
Which of the following components provides sticky character to the bacterial cell?
- A Nuclear membrane
- B Plasma membrane
- C Glycocalyx
- D Cell wall
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Correct Answer
(C) Glycocalyx
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Detailed explanation
(c) : Glycocalyx is the outermost mucilage layer of the cell envelope which consists of non cellulosic polysaccharides with or without proteins. It gives sticky character to the cell.
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