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Bacterial Cell Structure

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What is the primary function of the cell wall in bacteria?

To provide a loose sheath for the bacterium

To produce the slime layer

To determine the shape of the cell and provide structural support (correct)

To regulate the thickness of the glycocalyx

What is the term for the thick and tough glycocalyx in some bacteria?

Glycoprotein layer

Capsule (correct)

Cell wall layer

Slime layer

What is the function of the glycocalyx in bacteria?

To regulate the cell's shape

To protect the bacterium from its environment (correct)

To produce enzymes for nutrient uptake

To provide structural support to the cell

What is the consequence of a bacterium lacking a strong cell wall?

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What is a characteristic of the glycocalyx in different bacteria?

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Bacterial Glycocalyx

Glycocalyx composition and thickness vary among different bacteria
Composition can be a loose sheath (slime layer) in some bacteria
Composition can be thick and tough (capsule) in other bacteria

Bacterial Cell Wall

Determines the shape of the bacterial cell
Provides strong structural support to the bacterium
Prevents the bacterium from bursting or collapsing

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Test your knowledge of bacterial glycocalyx and cell wall, including their composition, function, and importance in bacterial structure.