Over 90% of Staphylococcus aureus isolates are penicillin-resistant. Why?

A. they have loosely organized polysaccharide slime layers which protects their cell wall.
B. they produce coagulase.
C. They have a coating of protein A.
D. they produce ?-lactamase.
E. they produce staphylokinase.


Answer: D

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