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In prokaryotes the Glycocalyx when it is...

In prokaryotes the Glycocalyx when it is thick is called

A

Capsule

B

Slime layer

C

Cell wall

D

Mesosome

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The glycocalyx exist in bacteria either a capsule or a slime layer. In a capsule polysaccharides are firmly attached to the cell wall while in slime layer the glycoprotein are loosely attached to the cell wall.
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