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klio [65]
3 years ago
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A strain of Streptococcus pneumoniae is no longer able to synthesize its capsular polysaccharide. What is a likely outcome?

Biology
1 answer:
kari74 [83]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

e. It will be readily phagocytized upon entering the host

Explanation:

<em>Streptococcus pneumoniae</em> is a Gram-positive bacteria of the genus Streptococcus, being this pathogen known to produce respiratory tract infections and one of the most important causes of meningitis and pneumonia. The capsular polysaccharide of <em>S. pneumoniae </em>is required for its virulence. Based on capsule virulence factors, <em>S. pneumoniae</em> can be classified into 90 distinct serotypes, but only a few serotypes are able to produce serious diseases. The virulence factors localized in the capsule include invasins and adhesins, which act as antiphagocytic and immunogenic factors, respectively.

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