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What Is the Role of Glycocalyx on the Cell Membrane?
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- Glycocalyx consists of carbohydrate chains attached to membrane proteins and lipids.
- It mediates cell-cell recognition and adhesion.
- This coating protects the cell from mechanical and chemical damage.
- It also plays a role in immune responses by distinguishing self from foreign cells.
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