Multiple Choice
What is the function of protein A in the cell wall of Staphylococcus aureus?
A) To keep the structural integrity of the cell wall and keep out antimicrobial agents
B) To bind IgG and prevent phagocytosis
C) To bind IgM and inactivate natural killer cells
D) To block the activation of the complement cascade
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