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The adhesive nature of a bacterial cell wall is attributed to the glycocalyx, which contains a high concentration of glycoproteins.

1. The adhesive nature of the bacterial cell wall is due to the glycocalyx.
2. The glycocalyx contains a large amount of glycoproteins.
3. Both statements are correct.
4. Neither statement is correct.

Correct answer: Both statements are correct.

Solution

The sticky character of the bacterial wall is indeed due to the glycocalyx, and glycocalyx is rich in glycoproteins. Both statements are correct and complement each other.

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