All of the Following Structures Contribute to the Ability of Pathogenic

question 41

Multiple Choice

All of the following structures contribute to the ability of pathogenic bacteria to cause disease except ______.

• A) gram-negative outer membrane
• B) fimbriae
• C) inclusions
• D) capsule
• E) slime layer

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