Functions of the Glycocalyx Include All of the Following EXCEPT

question 50

Multiple Choice

Functions of the glycocalyx include all of the following EXCEPT

• A)biofilm formation.
• B)increased virulence.
• C)source of nutrition.
• D)protection against dehydration.
• E)binary fission.

Identify factors influencing early onset of puberty in children.

Differentiate between types of bullying and their consequences.

Comprehend the role of adolescent-parent conflicts in developing autonomy and identity.

Understand the characteristics and behaviors of bullies.

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Definitions:

Capsule

A form of glycocalyx that consists of a gelatinous layer; found in blue-green algae and certain bacteria.

Moss

Bryophyte that is typically found in moist habitats.

Gametophyte

The sexual phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes.

Sporophyte

The diploid phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces spores through meiosis, alternating with the gametophyte phase.