Although Not Present in All Bacteria, This Cell Covering Often

question 29

Multiple Choice

Although not present in all bacteria, this cell covering often enables cells that possess it to resist the defences of host organisms, especially their phagocytic cells.

• A)endospore
• B)sex pilus
• C)cell wall
• D)capsule

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Definitions:

Premeditation

The act of planning or plotting in advance, especially with intent to commit a specific action or crime.

Criminal Homicide

The act of unlawfully killing another human being without justification, which can be categorized as murder, manslaughter, or other legal classifications.

Involuntary Manslaughter

In criminal law, the unlawful killing of another human being caused by negligence.

Voluntary Manslaughter

The intentional killing of another person without premeditation, but under circumstances that can mildly mitigate, but not justify, the act.