Some bacteria have an outer layer composed of that protects them from desiccation and allows them to adhere to surfaces.
A) polysaccharides
B) polypeptides
C) nucleotides
D) waxes
E) either polypeptides or polysaccharides

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The outer layer of some bacteria, known as the capsule, can be composed of either polysaccharides or polypeptides, which help in protection against desiccation and aid in adherence to surfaces.

Some Bacteria Have an Outer Layer Composed of That Protects