Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Bacteria and Viruses - Check Your Progress - Page 152: 2

Answer

The capsule is the structure of the bacteria that increases the virulence of a bacteria. The capsule allows the exit of bacterial cells and it protects the bacteria from the attack of eukaryotic cells.

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The capsule is the structure of the bacteria that increases the virulence of a bacteria. The capsule allows the exit of bacterial cells and it protects the bacteria from the attack of eukaryotic cells.
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