Which of the following best describes the glycocalyx of a cell?
A)Negatively charged carbohydrate chains that protrude into cytosol
B)Negatively charged carbohydrate layer on cell surface
C)Layer of anions aligned on the cytosolic surface of plasma membrane
D)Large glycogen stores found in "fast" muscles
E)A mechanism of cell-cell attachment

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The glycocalyx is a layer of negatively charged carbohydrates that covers the surface of a cell. It serves numerous functions, including participating in cell-cell recognition and communication, and protecting cells from mechanical and chemical damage.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Glycocalyx of a Cell