Which of the Following Statements About M Protein Is FALSE

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about M protein is FALSE?

• A) It is found on Streptococcus pyogenes.
• B) It is heat- and acid-resistant.
• C) It is a protein.
• D) It is found on fimbriae.
• E) It is readily digested by phagocytes.

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Definitions:

Protists

Diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which are not animals, plants, or fungi.

Pseudopodia

Temporary protrusions of the cell membrane in certain amoeboid cells, used for movement or ingesting nutrients.

Amoeba

A unicellular protist that moves by means of pseudopodia.

Locomotion

The ability or act of moving or traveling from one place to another, employing various mechanisms across different species.