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Why is a caps...

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Why is a capsule advantageous to a bacterium?

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It allows the bacterium to attach to the surface.

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It protects the bacterium from dessication

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It allows bacterium to hide from host’s immune system

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It provides means of locomotion

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Solution

The correct option is C It allows bacterium to hide from host’s immune system
Capsule helps bacterium to hide from host’s immune system due to its gummy appearance.

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