Biology
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Medium
Question
Which of the following structure provides greater pathogenicity to the bacteria __________?
A
Capsule
B
Slime
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C
Cell Wall
D
Cell membrane
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A
Capsule
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B
Slime
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C
Cell Wall
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D
Cell membrane
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Explanation
Capsules, being more substantial and tightly organized than the looser slime layer, are generally considered the more significant bacterial virulence factor, helping bacteria evade phagocytosis and resist the host immune system more effectively than a slime layer alone.