A Newly Identified Genomic Target for Treating Penicillin-Resistant Streptococcus Pneumoniae

question 32

Multiple Choice

A newly identified genomic target for treating penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae is the

• A) CaPS: capsular polysaccharides.
• B) Ply: pneumolysin toxin.
• C) MotB: flagella protein.
• D) PGRP: peptidoglycan recognition protein.
• E) CbpG: pneumococcal adhesin protein.

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