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Which structure acts like an "invisibility cloak" and protects bacteria from being phagocytized? A) slime layer B) cell wall C) capsule D) cell membrane E) fimbriae

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          Which structure acts like an "invisibility cloak" and protects bacteria from being phagocytized?
A) slime layer
B) cell wall
C) capsule
D) cell membrane
E) fimbriae

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Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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Solved by Expert Madhur L

02/09/2023

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Slime layer: This is a slimy layer that coats the bacteria and helps to protect it from being phagocytized. Show more…

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Which structure acts like an "invisibility cloak" and protects bacteria from being phagocytized? A) slime layer B) cell wall C) capsule D) cell membrane E) fimbriae