Answer:
Glycocalyx
Explanation:
Glycocalyx is carbohydrate rich (glycoprotein + glycolipid) coating that is found in outer surface of cell membrane of many prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells specially bacteria.
Glycoprotein=Carbohydrate + Protein
Glycolipids= Carbohydrate + Lipids
Glycocalyx provied a barrier between cell and its surrounding, adhesion and provide protection in bacteria. In eukaryotes it can be used to identify cells.
