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Name the cell envelope structure outside the cell wall in some bacteria that allows bacteria to adhere to surfaces,
Microbiology Pharmacist Competitive Exams
Q. Name the cell envelope structure outside the cell wall in some bacteria that allows bacteria to adhere to surfaces,
Ans → glycocalyx
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