Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of a capsule?
A) Prevent osmotic rupture of the cell membrane
B) Make up the periplasmic space
C) Act as a virulence factor in helping the pathogen evade phagocytosis
D) Provide an attachment site for somatic antigens
Correct Answer:
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