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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 also allows bacteria to adhere to smooth surfaces such as prosthetic medical devices and catheters.
Bacterial cells with slime layer have the capacity to survive sterilization by means of chlorine, iodine, and so on, but not decontamination by autoclaving or by flushing with boiling water. Compare: 1  capsule. 2  S layer.