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The term 'glycocalyx' is used for...

The term 'glycocalyx' is used for

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A layer present between cell wall and membrane of bacteria

B

Cell wall of bacteria

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Bacterial cell glyco-engineered to possess `N`-glycosylated proteins

D

A layer surrounding the cell wall of bacteria

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The cell envelope in bacteria consists of a tightly bound three layered structure i.e. the glycocalyx followed by the cell and then plasma membrane.
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