Glycolipids and glycoproteins form a surface coat on the outside of the cell surface called a ____, which protects the

cell against chemical and mechanical damage.



a. cell wall
b. outer matrix
c. extracellular matrix
d. glycocalyx
e. lipid raft


ANSWER: d

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