A virulence factor common to many members of the Enterobacteriaceae which permits them to deliver harmful proteins directly to cells is
A) fimbriae.
B) a glycocalyx.
C) type III secretion system.
D) pili.
E) porins.

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The type III secretion system is a virulence factor that is common in Enterobacteriaceae, allowing for the delivery of harmful proteins directly to host cells. Fimbriae, glycocalyx, pili, and porins are not directly involved in this mechanism of virulence.

A Virulence Factor Common to Many Members of the Enterobacteriaceae