What is Glycocalyx ?

What is Glycocalyx ?
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Many phospholipid molecules in the cell membrane and most protein molecules have small carbohydrate chains attached to them. These are then called glycolipids and glycoproteins, respectively. These two are collectively called glycocalyx.
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