Which of the Following Statements About M Protein Is FALSE

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about M protein is FALSE?

• A) It is a protein.
• B) It is heat- and acid- resistant.
• C) It is readily digested by phagocytes.
• D) It is found on Streptococcus pyogenes.
• E) It is found on fimbriae.

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Definitions:

Epidermis

The external layer of skin which serves as a water-resistant barrier and determines our skin color.

Stratum

A layer or a series of layers of tissue in an organism or a part of its structure.

Epidermis

The surface layer of the skin that acts as a barrier to water and defines the color of our skin.

Stratum

A layer or level within a structure, such as skin or geological formations.