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If the capsule of the bacteria is very hard, none of the medicine given will have any affect on the bacteria.

Capsules essentially "hide" the bacteria. They protect it from phagocytosis so that the WBC's can't attack it.

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Why were the S bacteria not the R bacteria virulent?

The S bacteria are surrounded by a capsule, so it is not engulfed by the host's white blood cells. That means that it is able to proliferate and spread. The R bacteria lack the capsule (like the mutant S bacteria), so the white blood cells are able to detect and eliminate them.


Function of capsule?

The function of a capsule is to contain the active ingredient and any excipient materials in a medicine. Typically, capsules are made of a gelatin material and dissolves quickly to speed delivery of the medicine.


What is the appearance of capsule after being stain with capsule stain procedure?

Capsules appear as a clear halo surrounding stained bacteria when using the capsule stain procedure. The capsule itself does not stain, allowing it to show up as a clear area against the stained background of the bacteria.

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