Choose the wrong statements regarding bacterial cell
Glycocalyx is the outermost envelope in bacteria.
The glycocalyx could be a loose sheath called capsule.
The glycocalyx may be thick and tough called slime layer.
A special structure formed by the plasma membrane is called mesosome.
Small bristle like fibres sprouting out of the cell are called fimbriae.

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Choose the wrong statements regarding bacterial cell
Glycocalyx is the outermost envelope in bacteria.
The glycocalyx could be a loose sheath called capsule.
The glycocalyx may be thick and tough called slime layer.
A special structure formed by the plasma membrane is called mesosome.
Small bristle like fibres sprouting out of the cell are called fimbriae.

A. (i) and (iii)

B. (i) and (ii)

C. (ii) and (iii)

D. (i) and (iv)

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In bacteria, a sticky, gelatinous material called glycocalyx collects outside the cell wall to form an additional surface layer. Glycocalyx covering of the bacterial cell may be loose, thin sheath or thick and tough coat. Loose glycocalyx covering is termed slime layer while tough and thick type is known as capsule.

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C. (ii) and (iii)

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