Functions of the glycocalyx include all of the following EXCEPT
A) biofilm formation.
B) source of nutrition.
C) increased virulence.
D) binary fission.
E) protection against dehydration.

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The glycocalyx is a sugar-rich layer that covers the surface of many cells, including bacteria. Its functions include protecting against dehydration, biofilm formation, increasing virulence, and providing a source of nutrition. However, it is not involved in binary fission, which is a process of cell division.

Functions of the Glycocalyx Include All of the Following EXCEPT