Q. Which one is the correct statement about the bacterial cell envelope?
A) The outermost cell wall is followed by glycocalyx and then the plasma membrane
B) Cell envelope is chemically very simple and consists of only plasma membrane
C) The outermost glycocalyx is followed by cell wall and plasma membrane
D) The outermost glycocalyx is followed by plasma membrane and then the cell wall
Explanation
Bacterial cell envelope consists of three components glycocalyx, cell wall and cell membrane Glycocalyx It is the outermert mucilage layer of the cell envelope Cell Wall It is rigid solid covering, which provides shape and structural support to the cell. Cell wall lies between plasma membrane and glycocalyx Plasma/Cell Membrane It is selectively permeable covering of the cytoplasm that forms the innermost components of cell envelope
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.