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Which of the following protects the bacteria from the enzymes present in the external medium?

a)

Slime layer

b)

S-layer

c)

Flagella

d)

Cell wall


Question ID - 174 | SaraNextGen Answer

Which of the following protects the bacteria from the enzymes present in the external medium?

a)

Slime layer

b)

S-layer

c)

Flagella

d)

Cell wall

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Answer Key : (a) -

(a)

Many Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria have a regular structured layer called slime-layer on their surface. It may protect the cell against ion and pH fluctuations, osmotic stress, enzymes etc.



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