True statement regarding Pneumococcus is :

A. Virulence is due to polysaccharide capsule

B. Capsule is protein in nature

C. Antibodies against capsule are not protective

D. Resistance to penicillin has not yet been reported

Correct Answer: Virulence is due to polysaccharide capsule

Description: Virulence of Pneumococci depends on its capsule, toxin called pneumolysin and autolysin.

Category: Microbiology

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