A polymer coat consisting of a dense,well-defined polymer layer surrounding a cell is called a
A) capsule.
B) glycocalyx.
C) lipopolysaccharide.
D) slime mold.

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A polymer coat consisting of a dense, well-defined polymer layer surrounding a cell is called a capsule. The glycocalyx is a viscous, gel-like substance composed of glycoproteins and/or carbohydrates that surrounds the cell membrane in some bacteria and animal cells. Lipopolysaccharides are large molecules consisting of a lipid and a polysaccharide joined by a covalent bond; they are found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. Slime mold is a type of protist that feeds on bacteria and other microorganisms.

A Polymer Coat Consisting of a Dense,well-Defined Polymer Layer Surrounding