Cell Coat and Plasma Membrane Quiz

<p>100 to 200 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resists vigorous mechanical and chemical attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cell coat in Amoeba is formed by fine filaments that are 5 to 8 nm thick and 100 to 200 nm long. It is chemically composed of negatively charged sialic acid termini on both glycoproteins and gangliosides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The strength of the cell coat varies from cell to cell. For example, the cell coat of the intestinal epithelium is quite strong and can resist vigorous mechanical and chemical attacks, while in other cells the coat is labile and may be depleted by washing or enzyme exposure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cell coat is the secretion product of the cell that is incorporated into the cell surface and undergoes continuous renewal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The glycoproteins of glycocalyx are synthesized on the ribosomes of RER and their final assembly with oligosaccharide moiety is attained in the Golgi apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cell coat in the intestinal epithelium is quite strong and can resist vigorous mechanical and chemical attacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers