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Which term refers to proteins (enzymes) produced by bacteria that damage host cells and facilitate the growth and spread of the pathogen?
Which term refers to proteins (enzymes) produced by bacteria that damage host cells and facilitate the growth and spread of the pathogen?
Which bacterial enzyme breaks down collagen, promoting the spread of the pathogen?
Which bacterial enzyme breaks down collagen, promoting the spread of the pathogen?
What is the role of Streptokinase and Staphylokinase in promoting pathogen spread?
What is the role of Streptokinase and Staphylokinase in promoting pathogen spread?
Which bacterial enzyme destabilizes cell membranes by attacking phospholipids?
Which bacterial enzyme destabilizes cell membranes by attacking phospholipids?
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What mechanism allows some pathogens to hide their unique antigens from opsonising antibodies or complement?
What mechanism allows some pathogens to hide their unique antigens from opsonising antibodies or complement?
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Which bacterial enzyme depolymerizes hyaluronic acid in connective tissue?
Which bacterial enzyme depolymerizes hyaluronic acid in connective tissue?
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How do Streptokinase and Staphylokinase contribute to pathogen spread?
How do Streptokinase and Staphylokinase contribute to pathogen spread?
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Which process involves bacterial enzymes that insert into the cell membrane, forming pores that result in cell lysis?
Which process involves bacterial enzymes that insert into the cell membrane, forming pores that result in cell lysis?
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What is the function of neuraminidase?
What is the function of neuraminidase?
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Which enzyme destroys lecithin in cell membranes?
Which enzyme destroys lecithin in cell membranes?
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