Although not present in all bacteria, this cell covering often enables cells that possess it to resist the defences of host organisms, especially their phagocytic cells.
A)endospore
B)sex pilus
C)cell wall
D)capsule

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The cell covering described here is the capsule, which is a type of extracellular polysaccharide layer surrounding some bacterial cells. Capsules can enable bacteria to resist phagocytic cells by preventing the host's immune system from recognizing and attacking the bacteria.

Although Not Present in All Bacteria, This Cell Covering Often