All of the following structures contribute to the ability of pathogenic bacteria to cause disease, except
A)inclusions.
B)fimbriae.
C)capsule.
D)slime layer.
E)outer membrane of gram-negative cell walls.

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Inclusions are not structures that directly contribute to the ability of pathogenic bacteria to cause disease. Inclusions are simply storage structures found in bacterial cells that can store metabolic products and minerals. The other structures listed (fimbriae, capsule, slime layer, and outer membrane of gram-negative cell walls) are all key virulence factors that can help bacteria adhere to host cells, avoid host defenses, and cause damage to host tissues.

All of the Following Structures Contribute to the Ability of Pathogenic