Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the glycocalyx found in bacteria?a viscous coating surrounding the cell made of polysaccharide, polypeptide, or bothif firmly attached, contributes to bacterial virulencea structure that can be visualized by negative stainingcreates a slimy, slippery coating that prevents bacteria form attaching to surfaces

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Answer:

creates a slimy, slippery coating that prevents bacteria form attaching to surfaces

Explanation:

Glycocalyx is made up of polysaccharide and is present outside the bacteria cell wall. Glycocalyx forms the capsule in bacteria when it is firmly attached to the cell wall.

Glycocalyx plays an important role in protecting the bacteria from the host defense. Glycocalyx also enables bacteria to attach environmental and on the host cell surface which is important for bacterial pathogenesis.  

Therefore it is not true that glycocalyx prevents bacteria from attaching to the surfaces.