Question

In prokaryotes, the thick layer of glycocalyx is called as

• A. Slime layer
• B. Mesosome
• C. Capsule
• D. Cell wall

Answer 1

The correct option is C Capsule

• Prokaryotes are the primitive organism which does not have organised cellular components.
• The glycocalyx is a layer of glycoprotein on the bacterial cell wall. The gelatinous glycocalyx layer is known as a capsule.

So, the correct answer is option C.