Question

Describe the two types of glycocalyxfound in bacterial cells.

Answer 1

Glycocalyx is the additional outer layer of cell wall found in bacterial cell. The two types of glycocalyx layers found in bacteria are :-
1) Slime layer - Here the glycoprotein molecules are loosely associated with cell wall of the bacteria.
2) Capsule - Here polysaccharides are more firmly attached to the cell wall of the bacteria.