Which Structure Enables a Bacterium to Survive and Infect a Host

question 65

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Slime layer
• B) Pili
• C) Capsule
• D) Protein coat
• E) Endospore

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