Which of the following components provides sticky character to the bacterial cell?
- Nuclear membrane
- Plasma membrane
- Glycocalyx
- Cell wall
Answer
(3) Glycocalyx
Solution
As per NCERT, most prokaryotic cells have a chemically complex cell envelope of three layers: the outermost glycocalyx, followed by the cell wall and then the plasma membrane.
⇒ The glycocalyx may be a loose sheath (slime layer) or thick and tough (capsule).
∴ The glycocalyx gives the sticky character to the bacterial cell.
Answer: (3)