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Which structure secretes polysaccharides into the environment to protect colonies of bacteria in their sessile form?
Which structure secretes polysaccharides into the environment to protect colonies of bacteria in their sessile form?
What is the function of LPS (lipopolysaccharide) in bacterial cell walls?
What is the function of LPS (lipopolysaccharide) in bacterial cell walls?
What is the role of capsules in bacterial protection against the environment?
What is the role of capsules in bacterial protection against the environment?
Which structure is responsible for adherence to surfaces in bacteria?
Which structure is responsible for adherence to surfaces in bacteria?
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What type of colonies inhibit phagocytosis due to their composition?
What type of colonies inhibit phagocytosis due to their composition?
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Which bacterial structure is crucial for protecting the bacterium for an extended period, sometimes for decades?
Which bacterial structure is crucial for protecting the bacterium for an extended period, sometimes for decades?
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What is the main function of biofilms in bacteria?
What is the main function of biofilms in bacteria?
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Which characteristic differentiates capsules from slime in bacteria?
Which characteristic differentiates capsules from slime in bacteria?
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'Mucoid colonies' primarily affect which process in bacterial defense?
'Mucoid colonies' primarily affect which process in bacterial defense?
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'Capsular serotypes' in bacteria are closely related to which concept?
'Capsular serotypes' in bacteria are closely related to which concept?
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