Hyaluronidase,an Enzyme Secreted by Certain Bacteria,allows the Bacteria To

question 32

Multiple Choice

Hyaluronidase,an enzyme secreted by certain bacteria,allows the bacteria to:

• A)protect themselves from phagocytes.
• B)penetrate anatomic barriers more easily.
• C)multiply more rapidly.
• D)produce exotoxins in greater abundance.

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