Question

How many layers are present in the bacterial cell envelope?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3

• Bacterial have a tightly bound three – layered cell envelope.

• The uppermost layer is the glycocalyx, followed by the cell wall in the middle and the innermost plasma membrane.

• The cell envelope provides protection.