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Glycocalyx?  Additional Layer Cell Wall Present Prokaryotes Sugar

The glycocalyx is an additional layer outside the cell wall, not present in all prokaryotes; it's a sugar shell/coat used for ID.

El glicocáliz es una capa adicional fuera de la pared celular, no presente en todos los procariotas; es una capa de azúcar o 'abrigo de azúcar' y se utiliza para la identificación.

Front What is the glycocalyx? 
Back Additional layer outside of the cell wall, not present in all prokaryotes
1. Sugar shell/sugar coat
2. Used for ID

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