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Why is a capsule advantageous to a bacte...

Why is a capsule advantageous to a bacterium

A

It allows the bacterium to attach to the surface

B

It protects the bacterium from desiccation

C

It provides means of locomotion

D

It allows bacterium to "hide" from host's immune system

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