The macromolecules responsible for bacterial adherence that are NOT covalently attached to bacteria are collectively called
A) lipid A.
B) biofilms.
C) capsules.
D) glycocalyx.

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The macromolecules responsible for bacterial adherence that are NOT covalently attached to bacteria are collectively called glycocalyx, which includes both capsules and slime layers. Lipid A is a component of lipopolysaccharides found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, while biofilms are communities of microorganisms embedded within a self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substances.

The Macromolecules Responsible for Bacterial Adherence That Are NOT Covalently