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Which of the following statements is true about the glycocalyx? Check All That Apply

1.) All animal cells have a glycocalyx

2.)Even between identical twins, the glycocalyx is chemically unique,

3.)The glycocalyx helps one cell adhere to another

4.)The glycocalyx is comprised mostly of proteins

5.)The glycocalyx is found along the internal surface of the plasma membrane.

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From the options, the true statements about glycocalyx are : ( 1 ) and ( 3 )

  • All animal cell have a glycocalyx ( 1 )
  • The glycocalyx helps one cell adhere to another ( 3 )

Glycocalyx is a layer of macromolecules  attached to the cell membrane of cells. they perform several functions like protecting the cell from the entrance of pathogens and also providing a medium for cell to cell interaction.

Glycocalyx are found in cells of living organisms, and they are made up of glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans and glycoproteins as well. hence they are not comprised mostly of proteins.

Hence we can conclude that the true statements about glycocalyx are : All animal cell have a glycocalyx and the glycocalyx helps one cell adhere to another

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