VMC-0080
QUESTION
One of the following is NOT a virulence factor of bacteria?
OPTIONS
(A) Enzyme
(B) Capsule
(C) Cilia
(D) Fimbriae
ANSWER
(C) Cilia
EXPLANATION
Cilia are generally motility structures of eukaryotic cells and are not recognized as a major bacterial virulence factor in the classical veterinary bacteriology context. Therefore option C is correct; bacterial enzymes can promote tissue invasion, capsules inhibit phagocytosis, and fimbriae facilitate adhesion and colonization.
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