Why Is the Presence of a Cell Wall Significant from a Clinical

question 88

Multiple Choice

Why is the presence of a cell wall significant from a clinical standpoint?

• A) Animal cells do not have cell walls, so antibiotics that target cell walls can destroy invading microorganisms.
• B) All types of cells have a cell wall, and it makes identification of the causative agent of disease difficult.
• C) Only gram- negative Bacteria have cell walls.
• D) The cell wall protects microorganisms from destruction by the immune system.