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: The '''slime capsule''' is bound to the [[Bacterial Cell Wall|cell wall]] of a [[bacterium]]. | : The '''slime capsule''' is bound to the [[Bacterial Cell Wall|cell wall]] of a [[bacterium]]. | ||
: The '''slime capsule''' can protect the [[bacteria]] against some [[antibiotic]]s. | : The '''slime capsule''' can protect the [[bacteria]] against some [[antibiotic]]s. | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359373/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359373&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=952a73bbb09d222ecc4b50d200679849 ''Slime capsules, page 8, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA ''] | ||
Revision as of 10:50, 13 November 2019
Contents
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The slime capsule is a layer surrounding the cell wall of bacteria which makes it harder for the bacteria being engulfed by a phagocyte.
Function
- The slime capsule can protect the bacteria from some toxic chemicals.
- The slime capsule is a defense against a phagocyte engulfing the bacteria.
About the Slime Capsule
- The slime capsule is bound to the cell wall of a bacterium.
- The slime capsule can protect the bacteria against some antibiotics.