Which of the following would NOT be considered virulence factor(s)?
A) Adhesins
B) Capsules
C) Endotoxins
D) Proteases
E) Ribosomes

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Ribosomes are not virulence factors. They are necessary for protein synthesis but do not contribute to the ability of a microbe to cause disease. Adhesins enable attachment to host cells, capsules protect against the host immune response, endotoxins cause harmful effects on the host, and proteases digest host tissues to promote infection.

Which of the Following Would NOT Be Considered Virulence Factor(s)