bacterial cell capsule Flashcards
1
Q
what does the capsule cause bacterial cells to be?
A
pathogenic
2
Q
what is the capsule made of?
A
polysaccharides
3
Q
because the capsule is smooth, what happens?
A
it is difficult for it to be taken in by phagocytosis
4
Q
what does the capsule prevent?
A
neutrophils from digesting the inner contents of the cell
5
Q
what does the capsule protect anaerobes from?
A
oxygen toxicity
6
Q
what do some capsules secrete?
A
chemicals that paralyze leukocytes
