A disease-causing bacterium may be protected from the immune system by a slippery

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The capsule is a protective layer outside the cell wall of some bacteria. It can make the bacterium slippery and hard for the immune system to recognize and attack. The pilus is a structure used for adhesion to surfaces or other cells. The flagellum is a whip-like structure used for movement. The cell wall is a supportive layer found in most bacteria.

A Disease-Causing Bacterium May Be Protected from the Immune System