what are two functions of the capsule or slime?
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The capsule excludes India Ink when dyed. A slime layer is a non-ridged matrix that is easily deformed and is not able to exclude India Ink. Biofilms are composed of many cells and their outer barriers. The primary functions of both capsules and slime layers are for protection and adhesion.
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function: -Breaks apart starch into oligosaccarides. function: -Breaks proteins into polypeptides. protein-digesting enzyme(s) produced by the pancreas. function: -Breaks polypeptides into small polypeptides and peptides.
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Function. The capsule is considered a virulence factor because it enhances the ability of bacteria to cause disease (e.g. prevents phagocytosis). The capsule can protect cells from engulfment by eukaryotic cells, such as macrophages. A capsule-specific antibody may be required for phagocytosis to occur.
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Bowman's capsule captures fluid leaking out of the glomerulus and returns it to the peritubular capillaries. Fluid that filters out of the glomerulus collects in between the two layers of Bowman's capsule and then flows into the renal tubule on the other side of the capsule.
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['protects the cell by acting as a barrier.', 'regulates the transport of substances in and out of the cell.', 'receives chemical messengers from other cell.', 'acts as a receptor.', 'cell mobility, secretions, and absorptions of substances.']
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Function. Due to its diverse nature and composition, the ECM can serve many functions, such as providing support, segregating tissues from one another, and regulating intercellular communication. The extracellular matrix regulates a cell's dynamic behavior.
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Nutrients have one or more of three basic functions: they provide energy, contribute to body structure, and/or regulate chemical processes in the body. These basic functions allow us to detect and respond to environmental surroundings, move, excrete wastes, respire (breathe), grow, and reproduce.
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has two main functions: an exocrine function that helps in digestion and an endocrine function that regulates blood sugar.
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The function of the slime layer is to protect the bacteria cells from environmental dangers such as antibiotics and desiccation. The slime layer allows bacteria to adhere to smooth surfaces such as prosthetic medical devices and catheters, as well as other smooth surfaces like petri-dishes.
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['Regulates body temperature.', 'Prevents loss of essential body fluids, and penetration of toxic substances.', 'Protection of the body from harmful effects of the sun and radiation.', 'Excretes toxic substances with sweat.', 'Mechanical support.']
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Fimbriae enable bacterial cells to stick to a surface. What is the function of a bacterium's capsule? A bacterium's capsule has a protective role. The DNA-containing region of this bacterial cell is indicated by the letter _____.
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["What's the big deal? ... ", 'It helps create saliva. ... ', 'It regulates your body temperature. ... ', 'It protects your tissues, spinal cord, and joints. ... ', 'It helps excrete waste through perspiration, urination, and defecation. ... ', 'It helps maximize physical performance. ... ', 'It helps prevent constipation. ... ', 'It aids in digestion.']
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Slime is a gooey, sticky substance made by mixing a compound called sodium Borate, or Borax, with water. It has a thick, glue-like texture and can be made in a variety of colours.
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They perform a variety of functions that include protection, secretion, absorption, excretion, filtration, diffusion, and sensory reception. The cells in epithelial tissue are tightly packed together with very little intercellular matrix.
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Cilia have important functions in the life of Paramecium, such as locomotion through the surrounding water and ingestion of food into the cytostome (see Wichterman, 1985). The cilia responsible for the ingestion of food are mainly localized in the gullet, which is a funnelshaped depression of the cell surface.
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The capillaries have several functions in the villi, they carry the absorbed nutrients such as proteins and carbohydrates away from the villi but also delivers oxygen to the microvilli so that they can perform cell respiration.
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['provides rigid structure and PROTECTION; made of CELLULOSE. ... ', 'surrounds the internal cell parts; controls passage of materials IN and OUT of cell. ... ', 'provides strength and SHAPE to the cell; network of protein fibers. ... ', 'EVERYTHING INSIDE of the cell membrane except for the nucleus.']