In eukaryotic cells, the structure primarily responsible for the adherence of cells to surfaces in the environment and the formation of biofilms is the
A)glycocalyx.
B)cell wall.
C)cell membrane.
D)cilia.
E)flagella.

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The glycocalyx is a layer of polysaccharides on the surface of eukaryotic cells that is responsible for cell adhesion, the formation of biofilms, and protection against the environment. The cell wall is primarily found in prokaryotic cells and some types of eukaryotic cells. The cell membrane is responsible for regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell. Cilia and flagella are responsible for movement in some eukaryotic cells.

In Eukaryotic Cells, the Structure Primarily Responsible for the Adherence