The capsule polysaccharides form a slippery mucous layer that inhibits
A) diffusion.
B) phagocytosis.
C) attachment.
D) lysis.
E) osmosis.

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Capsule polysaccharides form a slippery mucous layer that inhibits phagocytosis, i.e., the activity of engulfing and destroying foreign particles by white blood cells. This helps pathogens to evade the host's immune system.

The Capsule Polysaccharides Form a Slippery Mucous Layer That Inhibits