Multiple choice

Extracellular bacteria try to avoid killing by _____________.

  1. activating neutrophils

  2. accelerating complement activation

  3. synthesising capsules

  4. by deviating complement deposition to the cell membrane

  5. limiting variation in their antigens

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Capsules do not adhere readily to phagocytic cells and may cover carbohydrate molecules, which could be recognised by phagocyte receptors.