The functions of the glycocalyx include: allowing the cell to adhere to solid surfaces, protecting it from drying out, and helping it avoid being engulfed and destroyed by our immune system.
Las funciones del glicocáliz incluyen: permitir a la célula adherirse a superficies sólidas, protegerla de la deshidratación y evitar ser engullida por el sistema inmunológico.
| Front | What are the functions of the glycocalyx? |
|---|---|
| Back | 1. Allows cell to adhere/attach to solid surfaces 2. Protects the cell from drying out 3. Allows cell to avoid being engulfed & destroyed by our immune system |
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