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Prokaryotic Cells

Question

Why is a capsule advantageous to a bacterium?

Easy

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.

Solution

Capsule allows bacterium to "hide" from host's immune system. Protection of bacterium from desiccation can be achieved either from cell wall or slime layer or capsule.
Therefore, protecting bacterial cell from desiccation is not the main function of the capsule.

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