The Presence of the Bacterial Capsule

question 28

Multiple Choice

The presence of the bacterial capsule:

• A)promotes attachment of the bacteria to tissue
• B)protects the microbe from phagocytosis
• C)increases the release of toxins and enzymes
• D)prevents replication of the bacterium

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