Ques. Why is a capsule advantageous to a bacterium?
A. It protects the bacterium from desiccation.
B. It provides means of locomotion.
C. It allows bacterium to “hide” from host’s immune system.
D. It allows the bacterium to attach to the surface.
Answer:A
Ques. Why is a capsule advantageous to a bacterium?
A. It protects the bacterium from desiccation. B. It provides means of locomotion. C. It allows bacterium to “hide” from host’s immune system. D. It allows the bacterium to attach to the surface.