Each of the following provides protection from phagocytic digestion EXCEPT
A)M protein.
B)capsules.
C)formation of phagolysosomes.
D)leukocidins.
E)biofilms.

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Formation of phagolysosomes is a process in which phagosomes, containing engulfed pathogens, fuse with lysosomes to form phagolysosomes. This process leads to the degradation of the pathogens. Therefore, the formation of phagolysosomes does not provide protection from phagocytic digestion. All other options (M protein, capsules, leukocidins, and biofilms) can provide protection from phagocytic digestion by preventing or hindering phagocytosis.

Each of the Following Provides Protection from Phagocytic Digestion EXCEPT