Certain bacteria are able to protect themselves from phagocytosis by

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Certain bacteria have developed various mechanisms to evade phagocytosis, a key component of the immune system's response to infection. These mechanisms include exiting the phagosome before lysosomal fusion (A), inhibiting the fusion of lysosomes with the phagosome to prevent the degradation of the bacteria (B), secreting leukocidins to kill phagocytic white blood cells (C), and having an antiphagocytic capsule that makes it difficult for the immune system to recognize and engulf them (D). Therefore, any of these strategies can be used by bacteria to protect themselves from phagocytosis.

Certain Bacteria Are Able to Protect Themselves from Phagocytosis by