Capsules aid in bacterial attachment, prevent drying out, and protect against immune responses like phagocytosis and antibodies or antibiotics.
Capsules aid in bacterial attachment, prevent drying out, and protect against immune responses like phagocytosis and antibodies or antibiotics.
| Front | Capsules function |
|---|---|
| Back | attachment (sugery and stick), keep it from drying out and protection from immune response (phagocytosis, antibodies or antibiotics) |
Tags: bacteria
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