capsule

in prokaryote

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structure and functions

  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
    In bacteria: Capsules and slime layers

    Many bacterial cells secrete some extracellular material in the form of a capsule or a slime layer. A slime layer is loosely associated with the bacterium and can be easily washed off, whereas a capsule is attached tightly to the bacterium…

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