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Prokaryotic Cells
Question

Which of the following components provides sticky character to the bacterial cell?

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Solution

Bacterial cell envelope consist of three tightly bound layered structures – glycocalyx, cell wall and plasma membrane. Glycocalyx may be loose sheath that is slime layer or may be thick tough called capsule.

 Slime layer constituent of Glycocalyx provide sticky character to the bacterial cell.

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