Microbiology True statements about Pneumococcus are all except: A Pneumolysin a thiol activated toxin, exerts a variety of effects on ciliary and PMN’s action B Autolysin may contribute to the pathogenesis of pneumococcal disease by lysing 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