The term 'glycocalyx' is used for

Options

A. A layer present between cell wall and membrane of bacteria
B. Cell wall of bacteria
C. Bacterial cell glyco-engineered to possess Nglycosylated proteins
D. A layer surrounding the cell wall of bacteria

Answer

D

Explanation

The glycocalyx exist in bacteria as either a capsule or a slime layer. The difference between a capsule and a slime layer is that in capsule polysaccharides are firmly attached to the cell wall, while in slime layer the glycoprotein are loosely attached to the cell wall.