Question

The term glycocalyx is used for

• A. Cell wall of bacteria
• B. Bacterial cell glyco-engineered to possess N-glycosylated proteins
• C. A layer surrounding cell wall of bacteria
• D. A layer present between cell wall and cell membrane of bacteria

Answer 1

The correct option is D A layer present between cell wall and cell membrane of bacteria

• Glycocalyx or pericellular matrix is a carbohydrate-enriched coating of glycoprotein and a glycolipid that covers the cell membranes of few bacteria, epithelial cells and other cells.
  
• It is mainly used in the recognition of the cell (distinguish between healthy and diseased cells) and also regulates the endothelial vascular tissues.
• So, the correct answer is 'A layer present between cell wall and membrane of bacteria'.