Which one is NOT true of bacterial capsules?
a. Act as virulence factors
b. May be demonstrated by either positive or negative
staining
c. Most are composed of polysaccharide
d. Serial culture promotes capsulation
e. Swell with specific antisera.
Gauri Answered question August 14, 2024
d)serial culture promotes capsulation
While certain conditions can promote capsule production, serial culture does not inherently lead to increased capsulation. Instead, capsule production is typically influenced by environmental factors, such as nutrient availability and stress conditions, rather than just repeated culturing.
Gauri Answered question August 14, 2024