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A. functions by transporting flagellum proteins to their extracellular site of assembly
B. plays a key role in directing proteins to the periplasm
C. catalyzes covalent attachment of some surface proteins to peptidoglycan
D. directs secretion of proteins across the outer membrane


Answer: C

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