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Question
What are the two main types of glycocalyx found in bacteria, differentiated by their attachment to the cell surface?
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.