Streptocoocus pyogens utilizes M protein and __________ to form microfibrils that facilitate attachment to host cells.
A) mucus
B) lipoteichoic acid
C) plaque
D) none of the above

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Streptococcus pyogens utilizes lipoteichoic acid to form microfibrils that facilitate attachment to host cells. M protein also plays a role in attachment but does not directly form the microfibrils. Mucus and plaque are not involved in the attachment process of S. pyogens.

Streptocoocus Pyogens Utilizes M Protein and __________ to Form Microfibrils