Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 4 - Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells - Study Questions - Review - Page 109: 4e

Answer

5, 1

Work Step by Step

The Glycocalyx has the function of protecting the cell from phagocytes, so option five is the correct answer. A less-known yet still important function of this structure is adherence to surfaces, which is key to allowing the cell to remain in a certain position.

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