Listeria Monocytogenes Virulence Is Directly Related to Its Ability to

question 61

Multiple Choice

Listeria monocytogenes virulence is directly related to its ability to

• A) resist most antimicrobial agents.
• B) live and reproduce inside its host's cells.
• C) produce a powerful toxin.
• D) produce a polysaccharide capsule.
• E) form endospores.

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