A Cell Wall Can Increase a Bacterium's Virulence Because Cell

question 16

Multiple Choice

A cell wall can increase a bacterium's virulence because cell wall lipid A

• A) Helps the bacterium attach.
• B) Destroys host tissues.
• C) Resists phagocytosis.
• D) All bacteria have a cell wall and all are not pathogenic; therefore, cell walls do not contribute to virulence.
• E) None of the above.

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