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MIC 121 MCB 102 BACTERIA Objective Question

Question

What are the two main types of glycocalyx found in bacteria, differentiated by their attachment to the cell surface?
Options
A Capsule and Slime layer
Correct Answer
B Pili and Fimbriae
C Cell wall and Cell membrane
D Exosporium and Cortex
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 23 explains that the glycocalyx has two types differentiated by their characteristics: a capsule when it's firmly attached and a slime layer when it's loosely attached to the cell surface.

Hint

Think about how tightly the outer layer is associated with the bacterial cell surface.

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