Which Structure Enables a Bacterium to Survive and Infect a Host

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which structure enables a bacterium to survive and infect a host even after a long period of desiccation?

• A)protein coat
• B)pili
• C)capsule
• D)slime layer
• E)endospore

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