Which organism forms an antiphagocytic capsule composedn of a polypeptide of D-glutamic acid?
a. Bacillus anthracis
b. Cryptococcus neoformans
c. Haemophilus influenzae type b
d. Klebsiella pneumoniae
e. Streptococcus pneumoniae type 3.
Ayushi Answered question August 15, 2024
a. Bacillus anthracis
Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, forms an antiphagocytic capsule composed of a polypeptide of D-glutamic acid. This capsule helps the bacterium evade the immune system.
Ayushi Answered question August 15, 2024