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What is the main function of the bacterial capsule?

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What is the main function of the bacterial capsule?
  1. Energy storage
  2. Protection against phagocytosis
  3. DNA replication
  4. Protein synthesis

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main function of the bacterial capsule?
  • Step 1: Understand that bacteria are tiny living organisms.
  • Step 2: Learn that some bacteria have a special outer layer called a capsule.
  • Step 3: Know that the main job of the capsule is to protect the bacteria.
  • Step 4: Realize that the capsule helps bacteria avoid being eaten by the immune system's cells, which are called phagocytes.
  • Step 5: Conclude that by preventing phagocytosis (the process of being eaten), the capsule helps bacteria survive and cause infections.
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