Which of the following is basic function of bacterial slime capsule?
Correct answer: B. Protection from engulfment
- A. Protection from enviroment
- B. Protection from engulfment
- C. Protection from osmotic lysis
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Capsule is tightly bound to the bacterial cell. It is a part of the cell envelope. It protects cells from engulfment by Eukaryotic cells such as macrophages and it also protects the cells from pathogenicity. Hence option B is correct.Option A and C is incorrect because the cell wall of bacteria protects the cell against osmotic lysis and against environment.
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