Microbiology True statements about Pneumococcus are all except? A Pneumolysin a thiolactivated toxin, exes a variety of effect on ciliary & PMN's B Autolysin may contribute to the pathogenesis of pneumococcal disease by lysing the bacteria C Anticapsular antibodies are serotype specific D The virulence of pneumococci is dependent only on the production of the capsular polysaccharide 💡 Explanation True statements about Pneumococcus are all except? ✓ Correct Answer: D. The virulence of pneumococci is dependent only on the production of the capsular polysaccharide