1. The surface of many bacterial species is covered by polysaccharides. These can be in the form of capsules, glycoproteins or glycolipids. In Gram-negative bacteria, the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) also referred to as endotoxin, covers ca. 40% of the bacterial surface.
the premises officially occupied by a consul. 2. the position, work, authority, or term of service of a consul. 3. (often initial capital letter) a government by consuls, as in France from 1799 to 1804. Origin of consulate.
Finally, it should be remarked that although the Roman historian Tacitus calls the governor of Judaea, Pontius Pilate, a procurator, he was in fact a prefect. This is proved by an inscription, which is discussed here.rocurator: Roman official, appointed by a magistrate or the emperor. The word 'procurator' is derived from the Latin verb procurare, which means 'to take care'.