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Q.

Choose the wrong statements regarding bacterial cell.
A. Glycocalyx is outermost region of cell envelope in bacteria.
B. Glycocalyx could be a loose sheath called capsule.
C. Glycocalyx may be thick and tough called slime layer.
D. A special structure formed by the plasma membrane is called mesosome.
E. Small bristle-like fibres sprouting out of the cell surface are called fimbriae.

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a

A and D

b

A and E

c

D and E

d

B and C

answer is C.

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Glycocalyx lies outside the cell wall and outermost structure of cell envelope. It can be loosely distributed (slime layer) or thick and tough (capsule) structure.

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Choose the wrong statements regarding bacterial cell.A. Glycocalyx is outermost region of cell envelope in bacteria.B. Glycocalyx could be a loose sheath called capsule.C. Glycocalyx may be thick and tough called slime layer.D. A special structure formed by the plasma membrane is called mesosome.E. Small bristle-like fibres sprouting out of the cell surface are called fimbriae.