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A Layer of Polysaccharides External to the Bacterial Cell but Firmly

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A layer of polysaccharides external to the bacterial cell but firmly attached to it is called a slime layer.


Definitions:

Mucous Membrane

A layer of epithelial tissue that lines various cavities of the body and secretes mucus, which is protective and lubricating.

Cutaneous Membrane

The cutaneous membrane refers to the skin, the body's outer covering that protects internal organs and structures.

Inhibiting Release

The process of preventing the secretion or expression of a substance, often referring to hormones or neurotransmitters.

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