Which of the following pair is mismatched? |
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a) |
Capsule – Thick and tough glycocalyx |
b) |
Slime layer – Loose glycocalyx |
c) |
Pilli – Motility organ |
d) |
Bacterial cells – Motile or non-motile |
Which of the following pair is mismatched? |
|
a) |
Capsule – Thick and tough glycocalyx |
b) |
Slime layer – Loose glycocalyx |
c) |
Pilli – Motility organ |
d) |
Bacterial cells – Motile or non-motile |
(c) Pilli are not involved in locomotion. Actually, pilli are longer, fewer and thicker tubular outgrowths, which develop in response to or fertility factor in gram negative bacteria |