Which Structure Acts Like an ʺInvisibility Cloakʺ and Protects Bacteria

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which structure acts like an ʺinvisibility cloakʺ and protects bacteria from being phagocytized?

• A) capsule
• B) cell wall
• C) cell membrane
• D) fimbriae
• E) slime layer

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Definitions:

Factorial ANOVA

A statistical test used to evaluate the effects of two or more independent variables on a single dependent variable, allowing for the examination of interactions between factors.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable in an experiment.

Outcome Variable

The variable that is the result of an experiment or study, often measured to assess the effect of a treatment.

Two-Way ANOVA

A statistical test used to determine the effect of two nominal predictor variables on a continuous outcome variable, testing for interaction and main effects.