The three-layered cell envelope in bacteria has

Cell wall as innermost layer

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Outermost layer made of polysaccharides

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A loose sheath called capsule

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Outermost plasma membrane followed by glycocalyx

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The correct option is B Outermost layer made of polysaccharides

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Glycocalyx is the outermost layer in prokaryotes followed by the cell wall and plasma membrane. It is made up of polysaccharides.

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