Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Has Chemicals in Its Cell Wall That Inhibit

question 43

Multiple Choice

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

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

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