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What is the primary function of the cell wall in bacteria?
What is the term for the thick and tough glycocalyx in some bacteria?
What is the function of the glycocalyx in bacteria?
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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Study Notes
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.
