A pathogenic bacterial species has mutated and is no longer able to synthesize a capsule.Which outcome would you predict?

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The capsule of a bacterial species is considered a virulence factor and is involved in the ability of bacteria to colonize host tissues, evade host immune defenses, and cause disease. Therefore, a mutation resulting in the inability of a bacterial species to synthesize a capsule would likely reduce its pathogenicity and ability to cause disease.

A Pathogenic Bacterial Species Has Mutated and Is No Longer