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penguins

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on: Jul 18, 2013
Although not present in all bacteria, this cell covering often enables cells that possess it to resist the defenses of host organisms, especially their phagocytic cells.
A) endospore
B) sex pilus
C) cell wall
D) capsule


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2013
Surely the answer is D. Bye!


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Reply #2 on: Aug 16, 2013
Thank you so much.


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