Question : What do you call the glycocalyx when it is like a loose sheath in the cell envelope of bacteria?

Option 1: Mesoderm

Option 2: Capsule

Option 3: Slime layer

Option 4: Organelle


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Correct Answer: Slime layer


Solution : The correct option is the Slime layer.

When the glycocalyx forms a loose and unorganised sheath in the cell envelope of bacteria, it is commonly referred to as a slime layer. The slime layer is a viscous, water-soluble layer of polysaccharides and glycoproteins that surrounds the cell membrane of certain bacterial species. It provides protection and aids in adherence to surfaces. Unlike the more organised and tightly bound capsule, the slime layer is less structured and can be easily washed away.

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