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Prokaryotic Cells
Question

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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Solution

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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