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

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Inclusions are not directly involved in the ability of pathogenic bacteria to cause disease. They are simply storage structures for nutrients and other substances. The other structures listed (fimbriae, capsule, slime layer, and outer membrane of gram-negative cell walls) all contribute to the pathogenicity of bacteria by allowing them to adhere to host cells, resist immune defenses, and invade tissues.

All of the Following Structures Contribute to the Ability of Pathogenic