Q. Glycocalyx (mucilage sheath) of a bacterial cell may occur in the form of a loose sheath called …A… or it may be thick and tough called …B… Choose the correct pair from the given option
A) A-capsule; B-slime layer
B) A-slime layer, B-capsule
C) A-mesosome; B-capsule
D) A-mesosome, B-slime layer
Explanation
Glycocalyx (mucilage sheath) of a bacterial cell may occur in the form of a loose sheath called I. Slime layer or it may be thick and tough called II. Capsule
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