Which of the following factors is primarily responsible for the ability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to survive long periods of time in dried droplets of respiratory aerosols?

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis has a unique cell wall that contains mycolic acids, which are long-chain fatty acids that make the cell wall hydrophobic and resistant to drying, which allows the bacterium to survive for long periods of time in dried droplets of respiratory aerosols.

Which of the Following Factors Is Primarily Responsible for the Ability