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A unique feature of the plasma membrane is the glycocalyx, a fuzzy, carbohydrate-rich layer only present on the external cell surface. This layer consists of carbohydrate chains attached to proteins and lipids, as well as secreted proteoglycans.  The glycocalyx provides a microdomain for enzymatic digestion, cell recognition and adhesion.  In this image, the glycocalyx is seen projecting from the tips of small cell processes called microvilli.  10,000x

Glycocalyx <p>A unique feature of the plasma membrane is the glycocalyx, a fuzzy, carbohydrate-rich layer only present on the external cell surface. This layer consists of carbohydrate chains attached to proteins and lipids, as well as secreted proteoglycans.  The glycocalyx provides a microdomain for enzymatic digestion, cell recognition and adhesion.  In this image, the glycocalyx is seen projecting from the tips of small cell processes called microvilli.  10,000x</p>

Glycocalyx

A unique feature of the plasma membrane is the glycocalyx, a fuzzy, carbohydrate-rich layer only present on the external cell surface. This layer consists of carbohydrate chains attached to proteins and lipids, as well as secreted proteoglycans.  The glycocalyx provides a microdomain for enzymatic digestion, cell recognition and adhesion.  In this image, the glycocalyx is seen projecting from the tips of small cell processes called microvilli.  10,000x
Microvilli <p>A unique feature of the plasma membrane is the glycocalyx, a fuzzy, carbohydrate-rich layer only present on the external cell surface. This layer consists of carbohydrate chains attached to proteins and lipids, as well as secreted proteoglycans.  The glycocalyx provides a microdomain for enzymatic digestion, cell recognition and adhesion.  In this image, the glycocalyx is seen projecting from the tips of small cell processes called microvilli.  10,000x</p>

Microvilli

A unique feature of the plasma membrane is the glycocalyx, a fuzzy, carbohydrate-rich layer only present on the external cell surface. This layer consists of carbohydrate chains attached to proteins and lipids, as well as secreted proteoglycans.  The glycocalyx provides a microdomain for enzymatic digestion, cell recognition and adhesion.  In this image, the glycocalyx is seen projecting from the tips of small cell processes called microvilli.  10,000x
Plasma membrane <p>A unique feature of the plasma membrane is the glycocalyx, a fuzzy, carbohydrate-rich layer only present on the external cell surface. This layer consists of carbohydrate chains attached to proteins and lipids, as well as secreted proteoglycans.  The glycocalyx provides a microdomain for enzymatic digestion, cell recognition and adhesion.  In this image, the glycocalyx is seen projecting from the tips of small cell processes called microvilli.  10,000x</p>

Plasma membrane

A unique feature of the plasma membrane is the glycocalyx, a fuzzy, carbohydrate-rich layer only present on the external cell surface. This layer consists of carbohydrate chains attached to proteins and lipids, as well as secreted proteoglycans.  The glycocalyx provides a microdomain for enzymatic digestion, cell recognition and adhesion.  In this image, the glycocalyx is seen projecting from the tips of small cell processes called microvilli.  10,000x
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