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?
A) pyrogenic toxin
B) the presence of LPS in the outer membrane
C) the presence of mycolic acid in the cell wall
D) formation of tubercles
E) production of cord factor

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis has a cell wall rich in mycolic acid, which provides resistance to desiccation and allows it to survive in dried droplets.

Which of the Following Factors Is Primarily Responsible for the Ability