Which of the following uses its cell wall glycolipids to absorb hydroxyl radicals and superoxide anions?
A) Staphylococcus aureus
B) Streptococcus pyogenes
C) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
D) Escherichia coli

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis uses its cell wall glycolipids to absorb hydroxyl radicals and superoxide anions. This feature helps the bacterium avoid destruction by the host immune system. Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Escherichia coli do not have this specific mechanism of defense.

Which of the Following Uses Its Cell Wall Glycolipids to Absorb