Why is a capsule advantageous to a bacterium

Options

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

Answer

C

Explanation

The capsule is considered as a virulence factor because it enhances the ability of bacteria to cause disease. It can protect cells from engulfment by macrophage in eukaryotic cells.