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True or false: when the bacterial glycocalyx is easily removed, it is called a capsule.

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I believe the correct answer is false. When the bacterial glycocalyx is easily removed, it is not called a capsule instead it is called a slime layer. It is considered as a capsule if it is organized and not easily removed . Hope this answers the question.
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