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Choose the wrong statement regarding bacterial cell
A. Glycocalyx is the outer most envlope in bacteria
B. The glycocalyx could be a loose sheath called capsule
C. The glycocalyx may be thick and tough called slime layer
D. A special structure formed by the plasma membrane is called mesosome
E. Small bristle like fibers sprouting out of the cell are called fimbriae

A

a and e are wrong

B

d and e are wrong

C

b and c are wrong

D

a and d are wrong

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The correct Answer is:
C
* Glycocalyx is the outermost envelope in bacteria.
* Glycocalyx could be a loose sheath called slime layer.
Glycocalyx may be thick and tough called capsule.
* A special structure formed by the plasma membrane is called mesosome.
* Small bristle-like fibres sprouting out of the cell are called fimbriae.
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