Some bacteria have an outer layer called a ________ which allows them to adhere to surfaces and contributes to their ability to cause disease.
A) cell wall
B) LPS
C) capsule
D) flagellum
E) pilus

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A capsule is an outer layer of some bacteria that helps them adhere to surfaces and evade recognition and destruction by the host immune system. This contributes to the bacteria's ability to cause disease.

Some Bacteria Have an Outer Layer Called a ________ Which