Which of the following statements about M protein is FALSE?
A) It is a protein.
B) It is heat- and acid- resistant.
C) It is readily digested by phagocytes.
D) It is found on Streptococcus pyogenes.
E) It is found on fimbriae.

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M protein is not readily digested by phagocytes, it actually helps Streptococcus pyogenes evade phagocytosis by binding to host proteins and preventing opsonization. A, B, D, and E are all true statements about M protein.

Which of the Following Statements About M Protein Is FALSE