A Pathogenic Bacterial Species Has Mutated and Is No Longer

Multiple Choice

A pathogenic bacterial species has mutated and is no longer able to synthesize a capsule.Which outcome would you predict?

A) The mutated bacteria will be more virulent.
B) The mutated bacteria will not be able to cause disease as readily.
C) The mutated bacteria will be protected from plasmolysis in hypertonic environments.
D) The mutated bacteria will undergo osmotic lysis in hypotonic environments.