7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions

What is the function of the glycocalyx in bacterial cells?

__________ is the slime-like layer of polysaccharides on the outer surface of bacterial cells.

___________ are an organized layer of polysaccharides tightly anchored to the cell wall.

Which of the following is not a function of slime layers and capsules:

How are capsules and cell wall components related to pathogenicity? Give specific examples.

Which of the following is not a function of a glycocalyx?

a. It forms pseudopods for faster mobility of an organism.

b. It can protect a bacterial cell from drying out.

c. It hides a bacterial cell from other cells.

d. It allows a bacterium to stick to a host.

Which of the following is not a function of a glycocalyx?

a. It forms pseudopods for faster mobility of an organism.

b. It can protect a bacterial cell from drying out.

c. It hides a bacterial cell from other cells.

d. It allows a bacterium to stick to a host.

The nature of bacterial capsules ___________ .

a. causes widespread blood clotting

b. allows phagocytes to readily engulf these bacteria

c. affects the virulence of these bacteria

d. has no effect on the virulence of bacteria