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The term ‘glycocalyx’ is used for

1. A layer surrounding the cell wall of bacteria
2. A layer present between cell wall and membrane of bacteria
3. Cell wall of bacteria
4. Bacterial cell glyco-engineered to possess N-glycosylated proteins

Correct answer: A layer surrounding the cell wall of bacteria

Solution

The glycocalyx is the sticky polysaccharide-rich layer outside the bacterial cell wall. It may appear as a capsule or slime layer and helps with adhesion, protection, and biofilm formation.

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