Glycocalyx/Capsule/Slime Flashcards by Sophia Leigh Mancao | Brainscape

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A gelatinous polysaccharide and proteins outer covering of certain bacteria si called ——.

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Glycocalyx

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These are the structures that surround the outside of the cell envelope.

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Glycocalyx

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The glycocalyx si referred to as a capsule fi ti si firmly attached to the cell wall.

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Capsule

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If glycocalyx loosely attached ot the cell wal, ti is called slime layer.

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Slime layer

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The ——— helps protect the bacteria cel by preventing immune cells from attaching to ti and destroying ti through phagocytosis.

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glycocalyx

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