Although Not Present in All Bacteria, This Cell Covering Often

question 37

Multiple Choice

Although not present in all bacteria, this cell covering often enables cells that possess it to resist the defenses of host organisms, especially their phagocytic cells.

• A) endospore
• B) sex pilus
• C) cell wall
• D) capsule

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