Definition for Difference between revisions of "Glycocalyx"

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1. An outer viscous covering surrounding a bacterium. The glycocalyx, which is secreted by the bacterium, traps water and helps protect bacteria from drying out. 2. A carbohydrate covering that is found outside of animal cells.
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1) An outer viscous covering surrounding a bacterium. The glycocalyx, which is secreted by the bacterium, traps water and helps protect bacteria from drying out.  
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2) A carbohydrate covering that is found outside of animal cells.

Latest revision as of 23:23, 11 August 2013

1) An outer viscous covering surrounding a bacterium. The glycocalyx, which is secreted by the bacterium, traps water and helps protect bacteria from drying out.

2) A carbohydrate covering that is found outside of animal cells.

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