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Membranes
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>](https://digitalhistology.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/C.S.M-7-1-ping.png)
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>](https://digitalhistology.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/C.S.M-7-2-ping.png)
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>](https://digitalhistology.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/C.S.M-7-3-ping.png)
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