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Microbiology Bacteria 949d720e

True statement regarding Pneumococcus is:

A
Virulence is due to polysaccharide capsule
B
Capsule is protein in nature
C
Antibodies against capsule are not protective
D
Resistance to penicillin has not yet been reported
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Virulence is due to polysaccharide capsule* Capsular polysaccharide is the principal virulence factor, protects it from phagocytosis. Other virulence factors are toxins (pneumolysin and autolysin).

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