Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Has Chemicals in Its Cell Wall That Inhibit

question 75

Multiple Choice

Mycobacterium tuberculosis has chemicals in its cell wall that inhibit the fusion of phagocytic vacuoles with lysosomes. Which statement is true?

• A) Complement proteins will take over to destroy the bacteria.
• B) The bacterium can survive and replicate inside of the phagocytic cell.
• C) Antibodies produced by the cells can more effectively kill the bacteria.
• D) The bacterium can produce chemicals which can destroy the macrophage housing the bacterium.

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